Incident Overview
On 28 June 2022 at 01:53 UTC, a Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-6/B2-H4, registered as PK-RCQ, was involved in an accident approximately 6 nautical miles northwest of Senggeh Airstrip, near Molof Village, Papua, Indonesia. The aircraft, owned and operated by PT Associated Mission Aviation (AMA), had departed from Pending Airstrip, Papua, with Sentani International Airport (WAJJ) as its intended destination.
Flight Sequence
According to the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), the flight encountered weather conditions at Sentani, resulting in two missed approaches. The crew subsequently decided to divert to Senggeh Airport. While en route to Senggeh, about 6 nautical miles northwest of the airport, the aircraft performed an emergency landing on an unpaved road due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft sustained severe damage in the landing; no injuries were reported among the single pilot and six passengers.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft was a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4, a single-engine utility aircraft designed for short takeoff and landing operations. The operator, PT Associated Mission Aviation (AMA), is based in Indonesia and operates in remote areas. The registration mark PK-RCQ indicates Indonesian registration.
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia has opened an investigation into the accident. The STSB issued a notification on 15 July 2022, providing preliminary details. No further analysis or causal factors beyond fuel exhaustion have been stated by the investigating bodies at this time.