IW1646 - Accident: Wings AT72 at Dekai on Feb 17th 2024
Created Saturday, Feb 17th 2024 12:25Z, last updated Saturday, Feb 17th 2024 12:25Z
A Wings Air Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration PK-WJT performing flight IW-1646 from Jayapura to Dekai (Indonesia) with 36 people on board, was on approach to runway 07 at Dekai when the aircraft was being shot at, the bullet penetrated the fuselage and exited inside the aircraft at seat row 19a-c. The aircraft continued for a safe landing. There are no reported injuries.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Dekai about 8 hours after landing.
The bullet holes:
Source: The Aviation Herald