Missing SAM Air Plane In Papua Mountains Found, His Codision Destroyed With Pumpiling Smoke

Screenshot of the SAM Air plane that crashed in Papua Mountains (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - The Gran Caravan plane belonging to Semuwa Air (SAM), which had lost contact, was finally found. The plane crashed in a hilly area with its condition destroyed. "It is true that the PK-SMW aircraft has been found," said Head of Public Relations of the Papua Police, Kombes Ignatius Benny Pabowo, Friday, June 23. The plane was detected crashed at a lost contact point or exactly 2 kilometers from the east of Elelim Airport. Based on the video footage received, the condition of the Gran Caravan plane had been destroyed into several parts when it was discovered. In fact, black smoke still billows into the air. However, the evacuation process has yet to be carried out. Because the weather is constrained. So, the condition of the passengers and crew of the aircraft cannot be ascertained. Based on the data, there were 6 people on the plane. "The condition of the victim is not yet known," said Benny.

Previously, the Gran Caravan plane belonging to Semuwa Air (SAM) with flight number PK-SMW was reported to have lost contact on a flight from Elelim to Poik, Yalimo Regency, Papua Mountains.