Nicholas F. Goselin

Nicholas F. Goselin was an American pilot who was recently killed in Indonesia. His death occurred amidst an ongoing conflict with armed separatists in the Papua region. A Papua separatist group claimed responsibility for shooting down the pilot, stating he was transporting Indonesian troops. Indonesian security forces confirmed the recovery of Goselin's body on Friday, July 3, 2026, following the attack. The incident highlights the dangerous conditions and ongoing violence in the Indonesian province of Papua, where separatist groups are engaged in a long-standing conflict with the Indonesian government. Goselin's role as a pilot transporting troops placed him in a position of risk within this volatile environment.