Background
On 12 April 2017, a Cessna 208 aircraft, registration PK-FSO, operated by PT. Spirit Avia Sentosa (FlyingSAS), crashed on Anem Mountain in Oksibil, Republic of Indonesia. The Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi (KNKT) investigated the accident and published a final report in May 2019.
Investigation Details
The report includes sections on the history of the flight, injuries to persons, damage to the aircraft, and other damage. Pilot information covers activities prior to the occurrence, pilot behavior, and medical records. Aircraft information includes general details, weight and balance, the KFC 150 autopilot system, and the Terrain Awareness and Warning System. Meteorological information, aids to navigation, communications, and aerodrome information for Oksibil are also documented. The flight recorders, wreckage and impact information, medical and pathological information, fire, and survival aspects are described. Tests and research, as well as organizational and management information about the operator and the Aviation Medical Center, are provided.
Additional Information
The report includes information on body mass index and obstructive sleep apnoea, and human performance. Appendices contain the FlyingSAS Spider 7 pilot user guide, multiple operation notices, and the Aviation Medical Center circular.
Conclusions and Recommendations
The conclusions present findings and contributing factors. Safety actions and recommendations are directed to FlyingSAS, Balai Kesehatan Penerbangan (Aviation Medical Center), and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.