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Twin-engine aircraft crash near Port Moresby (VH-AVQ)

Port Moresby, Papua New GuineaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 24, 1947, an Avro 652 Anson (registration VH-AVQ) operated by Guinea Air Traders was involved in an aviation accident near Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed twenty miles east of Port Moresby during descent, resulting in significant damage to the airframe while both crew members were successfully rescued.

What happened

During a descent approach to Port Moresby Airport, a twin-engine aircraft encountered an incident that led to a crash. The accident occurred approximately twenty miles east of the city center. Following the impact, the airframe sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the structural failure, both members of the flight crew were rescued from the wreckage.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the collision remain unknown based on the available information. No definitive contributing factors or conclusions have been established in the provided source material.

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