Timika – Wamena

On July 18, 2017 at 12:39 PM, Timika – Wamena experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-300, operated by Tri-MG Intra Asia Airlines, with the event recorded near Wamena Special Region of Papua.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The aircraft was performing a cargo flight from Timika, carrying five crew members and a load of various goods including constructioin materials. Upon landing on runway 15, the airplane bounced twice. It went out of control and veered off runway to the left. While contacting soft ground, both main landing gear were torn off and the aircraft slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest. All five crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration PK-YGG, MSN 23743/1510, year of manufacture 1988.