Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 June 2018
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Trigana Air Service
Registration Number: PK-YRU
Location: Kenyam Airstrip –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: Aircraft AirframeAircraft Airframe
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Papua-based separatist group fired upon a commercial aircraft during landing, resulting in injuries to the captain and damage to the aircraft. The incident occurred on two separate occasions within a three-day period.A Papua-based separatist group fired upon a commercial aircraft during landing, resulting in injuries to the captain and damage to the aircraft. The incident occurred on two separate occasions within a three-day period.
Description
After landing, the plane was shot at by Papua separatists. The airframe sustained bullet holes. The captain was injured as a result of a gunshot. The aircraft carried 18 personnel who were to be deployed to guard a local election to be held on June 27, 2018. This was the second such incident in three days time.
Source of Information
https://en.antaranews.com/news/116314/twin-otter-shot-while-landing-at-kenyam-airport-papuahttps://en.antaranews.com/news/116314/twin-otter-shot-while-landing-at-kenyam-airport-papuaPrimary Cause
Sericide/Political InstabilitySericide/Political InstabilityShare on:
