Missing plane found in Papua

Missing plane found in Papua

A search-and-rescue team managed to locate on Monday a light
aircraft that went missing in Papua, SCTV television reported.
The plane reportedly had five people on board, and all of them
are feared dead since the plane was completely destroyed, the
report said.

The plane, belonging to Trigana Air Service, a private air
charter company, went missing after takeoff from Nabire en route
to Enarotali during heavy rain on Saturday morning, Antara
reported on Sunday.

The rescue team was forced to delay the evacuation of the
victims due to severe weather.

The five on board consisted of the pilot and co-pilot, a
mechanic and two passengers -- a mother and daughter.

The plane was carrying basic supplies for the isolated town. --JP