Event Summary
On 24 May 2022, at approximately 1025 local time, a Cessna 208B aircraft registered PK-BVE, operated by PT. ASI Pudjiastuti Aviation (Susi Air), was involved in a serious incident at Yuvai Semaring Airport in Long Bawan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. The aircraft had departed from Malinau on an unscheduled passenger flight with 12 passengers and two pilots. The Pilot in Command (PIC) acted as pilot flying and the Second in Command (SIC) as pilot monitoring.
Sequence of Events
After landing on Runway 22, the pilots performed a 180-degree turn to vacate via Taxiway C. While taxiing toward the apron, the PIC discussed parking with the SIC, as the PIC had not flown to Yuvai Semaring for eight months. The SIC indicated the parking area was near the terminal. The PIC decided to park close to the terminal building to facilitate passenger disembarkation and leave space for an arriving aircraft. During this maneuver, the left-wing leading edge of the aircraft collided with an apron floodlighting pole. The aircraft sustained slight damage to the left wing leading edge. No persons were injured.
Investigation Findings
The Komite Nasional Keselamatan Transportasi (KNKT) investigated the incident. No aircraft system malfunctions or pilot health issues were reported. Weather was clear with visibility of five kilometers. The investigation identified safety issues related to pilot awareness, aeronautical information, and aerodrome oversight. The contributing factor stated in the report was the inconspicuous coloring of the floodlighting pole. Further details on other contributing factors were not fully provided in the available report excerpts.
Safety Actions
Following the incident, Susi Air issued a Notice to Crew and Safety Notice (details in appendices of the original report). The Yuvai Semaring Airport operator also took safety actions. Recommendations were made to the airport operator and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation regarding aerodrome obstacle marking and oversight.