Cessna 208B Serious Incident Near Nabire, Papua (PK-FSL)

Incident Overview On 18 June 2018, a Cessna 208B with registration PK-FSL, operated by PT Spirit Avia Sentosa (FlyingSAS), was involved in a serious incident approximately 3.6 nautical miles from the NBR VOR/DME on a bearing of 105°, near Nabire, Papua, Republic of Indonesia. The event was investigated by the Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi (KNKT), Indonesia's national transportation safety committee. ## Investigation and Reporting The KNKT published its final report, designated KNKT.18.06.24.04, on 19 April 2021. The investigation was conducted in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation Organization, the Indonesian Aviation Act (UU No. 1/2009), and Government Regulation (PP No. 62/2013). The report focuses on safety significance and does not imply blame or liability. ## Aircraft and Location Details The aircraft involved was a Cessna 208B registered as PK-FSL. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Nabire, Papua, Indonesia, specifically about 3.6 nautical miles from the NBR VOR/DME navigation aid on a bearing of 105°. The report includes detailed sections on the flight history, aircraft information, meteorological conditions, and organizational factors, among other areas of investigation.