Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 September 1985
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander
Owner/operator: Douglas Airways
Registration Number: P2-DNI
Location: Kilifas Gap –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces and Landing GearAircraft Control Surfaces and Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of control during landing in challenging, rugged terrain. The impact resulted in structural damage to the aircraft.A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of control during landing in challenging, rugged terrain. The impact resulted in structural damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed in rugged terrain.
Source of Information
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128257721http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128257721Primary Cause
Terrain conditions and landing approach contributed to loss of control.Terrain conditions and landing approach contributed to loss of control.Share on:
