On December 22, 1995, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration P2-NAM) operated by Islands Nationair was involved in an aviation accident near Begesin, Papua New Guinea during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft overran the runway after the pilot executed an extended approach that left insufficient distance to stop. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight diverted from Madang to Begesin ended in a fatal accident when the aircraft overran the runway and entered a ravine.
What happened
During a flight originating from Madang, the pilot elected to divert the mission to Begesin Airport. While performing the final approach to the Begesin Airstrip, the pilot extended the approach distance, resulting in the aircraft touching down too far down the runway.
Due to the insufficient remaining runway length, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a halt. The aircraft subsequently overran the end of the airstrip and crashed into a nearby ravine. The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving the pilot and one passenger.
Findings
The pilot performed a landing that was too far down the runway.
The extended approach distance prevented the aircraft from stopping before the end of the paved surface.
Probable cause
The aircraft overran the runway after the pilot executed an extended approach that left insufficient distance to stop.