Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 14 April 1992
Aircraft Type: Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirante
Owner/operator: Talair
Registration Number: P2-RDS
Location: Goroka Gap –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Embraer Bandeirante aircraftEmbraer Bandeirante aircraft
Category: Accident
An Embraer Bandeirante aircraft encountered difficulties navigating the Goroka Gap due to mountainous terrain. The impact resulted in damage to the aircraft.An Embraer Bandeirante aircraft encountered difficulties navigating the Goroka Gap due to mountainous terrain. The impact resulted in damage to the aircraft.
Description
The Embraer Bandeirante impacted mountainous terrain as the aircraft neared Goroka Airport through the Goroka Gap.
Primary Cause
Mountainous terrain and the Goroka Gap presented challenging terrain and potentially reduced visibility, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.Mountainous terrain and the Goroka Gap presented challenging terrain and potentially reduced visibility, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
