Runway Excursion, Smart Cakrawala Aviation (Cessna C208B PK-SNW); Sinak Airport, Puncak Jaya, Papua KNKT.22.08.13.04

On 30 August 2022, a Cessna 208B EX aircraft, registration PK-SNW was being operated by PT Smart Cakrawala Aviation (Smart Aviation) to conduct unscheduled flightfrom Mozes Kilangin International Airport, Timika (TIM) to Sinak Airport, Puncak (NKD). The aircraft departed from Timika at 1220 LT, on day light condition to Sinak carried four people on board, comprising two pilots and two passengers. The aircraft operated within the weight and balance envelope.

The aircraft cruised at altitude of 13,500 feet and the flight was uneventful until commencing landing approach to Runway 35 at Sinak.

At 1307 LT, during landing the aircraft floated before touchdown, then pilot retracted the flap position to TO/APP. After touchdown, the PIC applied the brake. The PIC noticed that the aircraft speed was high and the aircraft would overrun from the runway. The PIC decided to bring the aircraft to the left side of the end of the runway which considered as the safest and suitable area.

After the aircraft stopped, the pilot and the passenger were safely evacuated from the aircraft by themselves with one pilot ad minor injury and received medical attention. The aircraft was substantially damaged.

The KNKT acknowledged the safety actions had been taken by the operator following the occurrence and considered relevant to improve safety however there are safety issues that remain to be considered. Therefore, KNKT issued safety recommendation to the aircraft operator to address safety issues identified in this report.

The investigation is continuing, should any further relevant safety issues emerge during the course of the investigation, KNKT will immediately bring the issues to the attention of the relevant parties and publish as required.