Single-engine aircraft crash in Long Liku area

1 fatality • Long Liku, Indonesia • Flight

A cargo flight operating between Tarakan and Binuang crashed into a wooded mountainside, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

A cargo flight departing from Tarakan for Binuang ended in a crash after the aircraft struck trees while navigating a mountainous region. The aircraft was performing a supply mission, transporting 583 kilograms of food supplies at the time of the accident. During the flight, the plane collided with vegetation on a slope within the Long Liku area.

Emergency responders reached the wreckage site the day after the impact. The accident resulted in one fatality and one injury. The crew consisted of two members: the flight engineer, who was killed, and the pilot, who sustained injuries. The single-engine airplane was completely destroyed upon impact.

Findings

  • The aircraft struck trees during the flight phase.
  • The crash occurred on a wooded mountain slope.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with trees while flying through a wooded mountainous area.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-03-08 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Long Liku, Indonesia?

A cargo flight operating between Tarakan and Binuang crashed into a wooded mountainside, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-03-08 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-03-08 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration PK-SNE, operated by Smart Aviation - Indonesia, at Long Liku, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft collided with trees while flying through a wooded mountainous area.

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