Accident Overview
On 22 June 2022, at 21:00 UTC, a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 aircraft, registered PK-BVM, was involved in an accident near Duma Airstrip in Papua, Indonesia. The aircraft was operated by PT Asi Pudjiastuti Aviation (Susi Air). It had departed from Mozes Kilangin International Airport in Timika, Papua, with the intended destination of Duma Airstrip.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft carried one pilot and six passengers. According to the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB), five occupants sustained serious injuries, while two occupants were not injured.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was substantially damaged as a result of the accident. No further details on the specific components affected were provided.
Location and Discovery
The aircraft lost contact and was subsequently found approximately 2 nautical miles northwest of Duma Airstrip, at coordinates S 04° 04’ 27” E 136° 42’ 47”. The accident site is near the airstrip in the Papua region.
Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia has opened an investigation into the accident. The STSB issued a notification on 24 June 2022, providing the initial information. No probable cause has been stated at this time.