Aircraft crash near Mulia, Indonesia

4 fatalities • Mulia, Indonesia • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Mulia, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft departed from Jayapura-Sentani Airport, traveling toward Mulia with a cargo of logistics supplies intended for the Puncak Jaya Police Department. During the approach to its destination, the aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions. While navigating the area, the plane impacted a mountain slope situated approximately 33 km northwest of Mulia.

Search efforts located the wreckage two days after the incident. There were four fatalities among the crew members on board the twin-engine aircraft.

Findings

The accident occurred while the aircraft was in the approach phase of flight. The presence of marginal weather conditions during the descent into Mulia was a significant factor in the flight's circumstances.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions during its approach to Mulia.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-11-02 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Mulia, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Mulia, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-11-02 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-11-02 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration P-4202, operated by Indonesian National Police - Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, at Mulia, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions during its approach to Mulia.

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