Disappearance of cargo aircraft near Oksibil

2 fatalities • Oksibil, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine cargo aircraft vanished while flying from Jayapura-Sentani Airport to Oksibil, with the wreckage remaining unlocated.

What happened

A cargo flight operating between Jayapura-Sentani Airport and Oksibil failed to reach its destination. During the transit, the twin-engine aircraft lost contact with air traffic control and disappeared from radar.

Search efforts focused on the region north of Oksibil, specifically targeting the mountainous terrain believed to be in the flight path. Despite these efforts, the wreckage was never found, leaving the exact location of the crash unknown.

Findings

No official investigation could be completed because the aircraft and its occupants were not located following the disappearance.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1994-11-19 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident near Oksibil, Indonesia?

A twin-engine cargo aircraft vanished while flying from Jayapura-Sentani Airport to Oksibil, with the wreckage remaining unlocated.

Were there any fatalities in the 1994-11-19 Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1994-11-19 involved a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, registration PK-IWC, operated by Intan Angkasa Air Service (Intanair), at Oksibil, Indonesia.

Loading the flight search…