Accident Details
On November 25, 2013, at approximately 0100 UTC, a Cessna Grand Caravan (C208B) aircraft, registered as P2-SAH (previously US registration N41149), experienced an engine failure and subsequently crashed during a forced landing near the Kamusi airport in Kamusi, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft was operated by Tropicair. There were 10 persons on board. Three persons received fatal injuries, and the aircraft incurred substantial damage.
Aircraft and Operator
The accident aircraft was a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft. Its registration at the time of the accident was P2-SAH, and it had previously been registered in the United States as N41149. The operator, Tropicair, is based in Papua New Guinea and operates domestic flights.
Investigation
The accident investigation is being conducted by the Government of Papua New Guinea through the Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission (AIC). All inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to the AIC at PO Box 1709, Boroko, NCD, Papua New Guinea, or by telephone at +675.323.2911.