Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 13 October 1993
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander
Owner/operator: Heli Niugini
Registration Number: P2-HBE
Location: Jimi Valley –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude during flight, resulting in a rapid descent. The aircraft was operating at a high elevation, potentially contributing to the loss of altitude.A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude during flight, resulting in a rapid descent. The aircraft was operating at a high elevation, potentially contributing to the loss of altitude.
Description
Flew into high ground.
Primary Cause
High ground conditions likely played a significant role in the aircraft’s descent.High ground conditions likely played a significant role in the aircraft’s descent.Share on:
