Aircraft Crash in the Bewani Mountain Range (P2-011)

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was operating a mission to support an Irian Jaya border patrol. The crew had departed from Imonda, where a group of soldiers was dropped off, and was en route back to Vanimo when the accident occurred. ## Weather Conditions and Crash Location During the return flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The airplane subsequently crashed in the Bewani Mountain Range. ## Casualties and Personnel Both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash. The crew members identified in the source are Major John Tasi Miria and Lieutenant Emmanual Skolki.