Susi Air Plane Hits Cliff in Indonesia Papua

VIVAnews - A VVG airplane belonging to Susi Air this morning crashed in Nabire, Papua, on Bintang Mountains. The plane was en route from Nabire to Sugapa, Intan Jaya Regency.

Witnesses said the plane was about to touch down as out of a sudden a man was spotted walking along the runway. The airplane then kept on flying, turned left, and hit the cliff of Bintang Mountains. 

An explosion took place afterward.

The airplane took off from Nabire at 8.55 a.m. local time. Susi Air owner, Susi Pujiastuti, said the accident is confirmed.

"The recovery team has just arrived on the scene. We've found the spot where the accident happened," she said.

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Coverage by: Banjir Ambarita | Papua