Aircraft crash on Mount Musaka during flight from Tabubil

9 fatalities • Mt Musaka, Papua New Guinea • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mount Musaka while traveling between Tabubil and Telefomin, resulting in nine fatalities.

What happened

During a flight operating from Tabubil to Telefomin, a twin engine aircraft impacted the terrain of Mt Musaka. The exact nature of the accident remains undetermined as the specific circumstances surrounding the crash have not been established.

The impact resulted in a high number of casualties among those on board. Out of the total occupants, there were 9 fatalities and two passengers sustained serious injuries.

Findings

At this time, the precise cause of the accident is unknown, as investigators have yet to determine the specific circumstances that led to the aircraft striking the mountain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-09-06 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Mt Musaka, Papua New Guinea?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mount Musaka while traveling between Tabubil and Telefomin, resulting in nine fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-09-06 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-09-06 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration P2-ISG, operated by Talair, at Mt Musaka, Papua New Guinea.

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