Aircraft crash near Wami, West Papua

5 fatalities • Wami, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft carrying five people crashed near Wami while traveling from Nabire to Jakarta, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft departed from Nabire Airport at 15:55 local time, beginning a flight intended to reach Jakarta with scheduled stops in Ambon and Ujung Pandang. The flight was transporting two pilots and three police officers, who were returning to the capital after completing an aid delivery mission for flood victims in West Papua.

During the transit, the aircraft went down in the vicinity of Wami. The wreckage of the plane was located the following day. There were five fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

While the exact circumstances of the descent remain unconfirmed, it is believed that poor weather conditions were the primary factor leading to the accident.

Probable cause

The crash is believed to have been caused by adverse weather conditions during the flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-10-27 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Wami, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft carrying five people crashed near Wami while traveling from Nabire to Jakarta, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-10-27 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-10-27 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration P-4204, operated by Indonesian National Police - Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, at Wami, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crash is believed to have been caused by adverse weather conditions during the flight.

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