Incident Overview
En route from Ba'kelalan to Marudi, weather conditions deteriorated with heavy rain and poor visibility. The crew lost orientation and, facing fuel exhaustion, attempted an emergency landing. After touching down in an open field, the aircraft struck a rock and crashed.
Casualties and Rescue
One passenger was killed, while the other 16 occupants were rescued.
Accident Location
The aircraft crashed approximately 180 km southwest of the departure point (Ba'kelalan). The intended destination, Marudi, is located about 150 km northwest of the departure point.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the crew became lost in bad weather and deviated from the prescribed flight plan. Due to fuel shortage, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The passenger who was killed was not wearing a seatbelt, as the aircraft was not equipped with seatbelts.