In the morning of 7 December, a Cessna 208 Caravan (registered PK-DPP), operated by Dabi Air, skidded after landing at Pogapa Airstrip, Central Papua, Indonesia. Local police chief Benny said that the aircraft originated from Nabire, Indonesia carrying five passengers and some basic necessities.
Benny added that captain Irela and copilot Hendri were at the controls during the mishap, he said: “The aircraft skidded because the runway was slippery and hit the hill at the end of the airfield.”
Three people got injured, including the pilot, Benny added.
An investigation by (aviation) authorities has been launched.