On March 1, 1947, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-AKH) operated by Guinea Air Traders was involved in an aviation accident near Bulolo, Papua New Guinea during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft struck a mountainside while descending to Bulolo Airport, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and the deaths of all six people on board.
What happened
The incident occurred during the final approach phase as the twin engine aircraft descended toward Bulolo Airport. The flight path intersected with the terrain, causing the airframe to collide with the slope of a mountain. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All six occupants aboard the plane were killed in the accident.
Findings
The source material confirms that the collision occurred while the aircraft was descending to the airport and that the impact with the mountain slope led to the loss of the airframe. No specific contributing factors, mechanical failures, or pilot errors are detailed in the provided text.
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