On 13 Apr 2016, a BRITTEN NORMAN BN2 Islander operated by Sunbird Aviation LTD was involved in an aviation accident near Kiunga, Papua New Guinea. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A BRITTEN NORMAN BN2 aircraft operated by Sunbird Aviation LTD was involved in a fatal accident in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea, on April 13, 2016.
The government of Papua New Guinea reported an accident involving a BRITTEN NORMAN BN2, registration P2-SBC, which occurred on April 13, 2016. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities.
An investigation is being conducted by the government of Papua New Guinea. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the local authorities under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative details will be released by the Papua New Guinea government.
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