Nabire Airport (NBX/WABI) → Kaimana-Utarom Airport (KNG/WASK)
Flight / Schedule
Nabire Airport (NBX/WABI) → Kaimana-Utarom Airport (KNG/WASK)
Aircraft
Cessna 208B Grand CaravanRegistration
PK-SNS
MSN
208B2341
Year of Manufacture
2012
Operator
Smart AirDate
January 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Initial climb
Crash Site
Substantial
Crash Location
West Nabire Beach, Nabire Regency, Central Papua -
Region
Asia • Indonesia
Coordinates
-3.3682°, 135.4145°
Narrative Report
On January 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Nabire Airport (NBX/WABI) → Kaimana-Utarom Airport (KNG/WASK) experienced a crash involving Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, operated by Smart Air, with the event recorded near West Nabire Beach, Nabire Regency, Central Papua -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was initial climb at a substantial crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 13 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
A Smart Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, PK-SNS, experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from Nabire Airport (NBX/WAB) and ditched on the shore of West Nabire Beach, Nabire Regency, Central Papua. The thirteen occupants survived and the aircraft received substantial damage. The plane took off around 12.54 LT with the destination of Kaimana Airport. Approximately two minutes after takeoff, the pilot contacted Air Traffic Control (ATC) for permission to return to Nabire. ATC then cleared the flight to land on runway 17. The aircraft continued to lose altitude and was unable to reach the runway. As a result, the aircraft ultimately ditched in the sea near the Cemara Beach Logpond area, not far from the airport.
Aircraft reference details include registration PK-SNS, MSN 208B2341, year of manufacture 2012.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -3.3682°, 135.4145°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
A Smart Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, PK-SNS, experienced a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff from Nabire Airport (NBX/WAB) and ditched on the shore of West Nabire Beach, Nabire Regency, Central Papua. The thirteen occupants survived and the aircraft received substantial damage. The plane took off around 12.54 LT with the destination of Kaimana Airport. Approximately two minutes after takeoff, the pilot contacted Air Traffic Control (ATC) for permission to return to Nabire. ATC then cleared the flight to land on runway 17. The aircraft continued to lose altitude and was unable to reach the runway. As a result, the aircraft ultimately ditched in the sea near the Cemara Beach Logpond area, not far from the airport.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
13
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Nabire Airport (NBX/WABI) → Kaimana-Utarom Airport (KNG/WASK)
Operator
Smart AirFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Initial climb
Crash Site
Substantial
Region / Country
Asia • Indonesia
Aircraft Details
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