Nicholas F. Goselin
Nicholas F. Goselin was an American pilot tragically shot dead by fighters from the West Papua Liberation Army in July 2026, while operating an aircraft in a region claimed by the separatist group. The incident occurred in Yahukimo regency, where the group alleged that the aircraft was involved in transporting Indonesian military personnel, violating their ultimatum against civilian flights in operational zones. This violent act highlights the ongoing and complex conflict in Papua, which has seen increasing tensions and violence against foreign pilots in recent years.
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Indonesia:
Nicholas F Goselin was killed after being shot during an attack on the PT AMA aircraft.
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Indonesia:
Nicholas F Goselin was shot dead by the Papua Merdeka Organization while piloting a plane in Papua.
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Indonesia:
Nicholas F Goselin was a pilot who was shot and killed by TPNPB-OPM in Yahukimo.
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Australia:
Nicholas F. Goselin was shot dead by the West Papua Liberation Army while operating a civilian aircraft.
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