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.