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Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante near Goroka: 11 killed

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Operator:
Registration:
P2-RDS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Madang - Goroka
MSN:
110-355
YOM:
1981
Flight number:
GV709
Location:
Goroka
Eastern Highlands
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
While descending to Goroka Airport in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 16 km from the airport, near Daulo Pass. Four passengers were seriously injured while 11 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
For unknown reasons, the crew initiated the descent prematurely, causing the aircraft to descent below the MDA. Lack of visibility was a contributing factor.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 in Porgera: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1989
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter
Operator:
Registration:
P2-RDW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mount Hagen – Porgera
MSN:
366
YOM:
1973
Location:
Porgera
Enga
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
20
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Porgera Airfield, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a dense wooded area. Both pilots and a passenger were killed while 19 other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-2 Islander in Kanabea: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
P2-MIB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
217
YOM:
1970
Location:
Kanabea
Gulf
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons. A passenger was killed and three other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Cessna 402A off Malekolon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
P2-GKG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
402A-0070
YOM:
1969
Location:
Malekolon
New Ireland
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On approach to Malekolon Airstrip, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea and sank. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P2 Bandeirante off Hoskins: 14 killed

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Operator:
Registration:
P2-RDM
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rabaul - Hoskins
MSN:
110-262
YOM:
1980
Location:
Hoskins
West New Britain
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
While descending to Hoskins Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity and severe turbulences. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed in the sea few km offshore. Three passengers were rescued while 14 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to severe atmospheric turbulences.

Crash of a Cessna 402A on Mt Otto

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
P2-GKP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Madang - Goroka
MSN:
402A-0121
YOM:
1969
Location:
Mt Otto
Madang
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot started the descent to Goroka in marginal weather conditions when the aircraft struck trees and crashed on the slope of Mt Otto located 15 km northeast of Goroka Airport. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander on Mt Musaka: 9 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
P2-ISG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Wewak – Tabubil – Telefomin – Kiunga
MSN:
756
YOM:
1975
Location:
Mt Musaka
Western (Fly)
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route from Tabubil to Telefomin, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on Mt Musaka. Two passengers were seriously injured while 9 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander near Karimui: 10 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1984 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
P2-ISH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kundiawa - Karimui
MSN:
757
YOM:
1975
Location:
Karimui
Simbu (Chimbu)
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While descending to Karimui Airfield on a flight from Kundiawa, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. In low clouds, he started the descent prematurely when the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located few km from Karimui. All 10 occupants were killed.

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110P2 Bandeirante in Port Moresby

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1982 at 0510 LT
Type of aircraft:
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
Operator:
Registration:
P2-RDL
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Port Moresby - Lae
MSN:
110-300
YOM:
1980
Location:
Port Moresby
National Capital District
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, the left engine failed. The pilot decided to land back but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, went through two perimeter fence and came to rest 60 meters further, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.
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