Incident Overview
An aviation accident occurred involving a twin-engine aircraft that had departed from Jayapura-Sentani Airport. The flight was destined for Mulia and was transporting four crew members along with logistics support materials specifically allocated to the Puncak Jaya Police Department.
Accident Circumstances
During the approach phase toward Mulia, the aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions. Under these circumstances, the plane struck the slope of a mountain situated 33 kilometers northwest of the destination airport. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the fatalities of all four individuals on board.
Recovery and Findings
Search and recovery efforts located the wreckage two days after the initial crash. Subsequent official investigations determined that the probable cause of the accident was a controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). This classification indicates that the aircraft remained under pilot control until it impacted the ground, likely due to spatial disorientation or failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach in challenging weather.