Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft conducting a cargo flight from Ogeranang to Lae impacted the slope of a mountain in the Rawlinson Mountain Range. The airplane was cruising at an altitude of 8,700 feet in marginal weather conditions at the time of the accident. The wreckage was located approximately 32 kilometers from Lae.
Occupants and Cargo
The aircraft was carrying two pilots and a load of coffee. Both occupants were killed in the accident. The cargo consisted of coffee beans being transported as part of a routine freight operation.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be controlled flight into terrain. No other causal factors were identified in the official investigation.
Location and Circumstances
The accident site was situated in the Rawlinson Mountain Range, a rugged and remote area. The aircraft had been cruising at 8,700 feet before striking the mountain slope. The marginal weather conditions likely reduced visibility, but the official report did not elaborate further on weather specifics.