Cessna 550 overrun and fire at Misima Airport

4 fatalities • Bugoiya, Papua New Guinea

A Cessna 550 operating in Papua New Guinea experienced a runway overrun and subsequent post-crash fire during landing.

What happened

On August 31, 2010, at approximately 0630 UTC, a Cessna 550, registration PA-TAA, was involved in an accident at Misima Airport (MIS) in Bugoiya, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft, operated by Trans Air PNG, had departed from Port Moresby Airport at approximately 0500 UTC.

Upon landing at Misima Airport, the aircraft overran the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe. A fire occurred following the overrun. The accident resulted in 4 fatalities, including the airline transport pilot and three passengers, while the copilot sustained 1 minor injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Aug 2010 CESSNA 550 CITATION I accident near Bugoiya, Papua New Guinea?

A Cessna 550 operating in Papua New Guinea experienced a runway overrun and subsequent post-crash fire during landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Aug 2010 CESSNA 550 CITATION I accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Aug 2010 involved a CESSNA 550 CITATION I, operated by Trans Air PNG, at Bugoiya, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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