Aircraft Collision with Terrain at Palu-Mutiara Airport (PK-MFI)

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions During the approach to Palu-Mutiara Airport, the flight crew encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by rainfall and limited visibility. These conditions were present as the aircraft was on final approach to the runway. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Terrain Impact and Casualties The aircraft failed to maintain a safe altitude during the final approach phase. The crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low before it collided with the slope of Mt Kalora, which has an elevation of 690 metres. The impact occurred 8 km short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the terrain. All 12 occupants on board were killed in the accident.