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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Begesin: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1995
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
P2-NAM
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Madang - Bundi
MSN:
207
YOM:
1970
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While approaching Bundi Airport on a flight from Madang, the pilot decided to divert to Begesin Airport for unknown reason. On final approach to Begesin Airstrip, he extended the approach and landed too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and crashed in a ravine. The pilot and a passenger were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air in Lae

Date & Time: Apr 12, 1995
Operator:
Registration:
P2-IAH
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
BB-297
YOM:
1977
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft belly landed at Lae-Nadzab Airport. It slid down the runway for few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was reported that all three green lights came on in the cockpit panel on approach after the gear were selected down. But following a failure in the electrical system, it appears that all three gears remained stuck on their wheel well.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 310 in Bili

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1995
Operator:
Registration:
P2-IAA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bili - Bili
MSN:
244
YOM:
1969
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Bili Airfield. During the takeoff roll on a grassy airstrip, the crew lost control of the airplane that veered off runway, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.