Narrative:
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX was destroyed by a post-impact fire in an accident at Lolat, Papua, Indonesia. The pilot and two passengers escaped before the fuselage was consumed by fire. The aircraft impacted a house while attempting to land. Three residents were injured.
The flight originated in Wamena at 07:39, carrying 1190 kg of building materials to Lolat.
» Liputan6
| Status: | Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
| Date: | Tuesday 14 June 2016 |
| Time: | 07:58 |
| Type: |  Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX |
| Operator: | Associated Mission Aviation - AMA |
| Registration: | PK-RKC |
| MSN: | 208B5149 |
| First flight: | 2014 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 53 |
| Engines: | 1 Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-140 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Lolat, Yahukimo, Papua ( Indonesia)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Wamena Airport (WMX/WAJW), Indonesia |
| Lolat Airstrip, Indonesia |
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX was destroyed by a post-impact fire in an accident at Lolat, Papua, Indonesia. The pilot and two passengers escaped before the fuselage was consumed by fire. The aircraft impacted a house while attempting to land. Three residents were injured.
The flight originated in Wamena at 07:39, carrying 1190 kg of building materials to Lolat.
Sources:
» CNN Indonesia» Liputan6
Photos
Video, social media
Bupati Yahukimo Prihatin Insiden Jatuhnya Pesawat AMA https://t.co/Sz4DUPGTr8 pic.twitter.com/6Oc4tNjzXL
— Tabloid Jubi (@jubidotcom) June 14, 2016
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Wamena Airport to Lolat Airstrip as the crow flies is 68 km (43 miles).
Distance from Wamena Airport to Lolat Airstrip as the crow flies is 68 km (43 miles).
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