Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 11 May 1996
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-20ÿIslander
Owner/operator: Milne Bay Air
Registration Number: P2-ISD
Location: near Umba –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft WingAircraft Wing
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft experienced a loss of airspeed while flying into a valley over rising terrain. The pilot attempted a 180-degree turn, resulting in a wing contact with trees, leading to a crash into the trees.An Islander aircraft experienced a loss of airspeed while flying into a valley over rising terrain. The pilot attempted a 180-degree turn, resulting in a wing contact with trees, leading to a crash into the trees.
Description
The Islander lost airspeed as the pilot flew into a valley over rising terrain. He attempted to make a 180 degree turn but the wing touched some trees and the airplane crashed into the trees.
Primary Cause
Loss of airspeed due to a sudden change in flight path and subsequent wing contact with trees.Loss of airspeed due to a sudden change in flight path and subsequent wing contact with trees.Share on:
