1 fatality

Cargo Aircraft Crash in Long Liku Area (PK-SNE)

Long Liku, IndonesiaFlight

On March 8, 2024, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration PK-SNE) operated by Smart Aviation - Indonesia was involved in an aviation accident near Long Liku, Indonesia in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine cargo aircraft crashed into a wooded mountain slope in the Long Liku area while en route from Tarakan to Binuang, killing the flight engineer and injuring the pilot.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft was operating a cargo service from Tarakan to Binuang when it encountered a fatal accident. The flight was carrying two crew members and a cargo load of 583 kilograms of food supplies. The aircraft departed Tarakan and was en route to its destination when the incident occurred. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the accident are not provided in the available source material. ## Crash Location and Immediate Aftermath During the flight, the aircraft collided with trees and crashed on the slope of a wooded mountain in the Long Liku area. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Rescue teams were unable to reach the site immediately and arrived the following day. ## Casualties and Outcome The crash resulted in one fatality and one injury among the two-person crew. The flight engineer was killed in the accident, while the pilot sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed, and no further details regarding the cause of the collision or the specific circumstances leading to the crash are stated in the source.