4 fatalities

2009-11-02: PZL-Mielec AN-28 (P-4202) — Indonesian National Police - Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia — Mulia, Indonesia

Mulia, IndonesiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 2, 2009, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration P-4202) operated by Indonesian National Police - Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia was involved in an aviation accident near Mulia, Indonesia during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft flew into mountainous terrain while under controlled flight conditions. 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 1781196465Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft carrying four crew members crashed into a mountainside approximately 33 km northwest of Mulia during approach.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a twin-engine transport aircraft departed from Jayapura-Sentani Airport. The flight was destined for Mulia, carrying a total of four crew members along with a cargo of logistics supplies intended for the Puncak Jaya Police Department.

As the aircraft approached its destination in Mulia, it encountered marginal weather conditions. During this phase of the flight, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain situated roughly 33 km northwest of the Mulia area. Following the impact, search efforts were conducted, and the wreckage was located two days after the initial event. All four individuals on board the aircraft perished in the accident.

Findings

The investigation into the crash concluded that the primary factor leading to the impact with the terrain was controlled flight into terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft flew into mountainous terrain while under controlled flight conditions.