Aircraft stall and crash during final approach

No fatalities • Namatanai, Papua New Guinea • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its final approach, resulting in a crash short of the runway and injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During the final approach phase of the flight, the aircraft was descending at an altitude of approximately 250 feet. While the pilot was in the process of configuring the aircraft by selecting the flaps down, the flight became unstable. This instability led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft to impact the ground before reaching the runway threshold.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a state of instability following the deployment of flaps.
  • The sequence of events resulted in a stall and subsequent crash.
  • The pilot sustained one injury during the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall following the deployment of flaps during the final approach.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-12-10 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Namatanai, Papua New Guinea?

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its final approach, resulting in a crash short of the runway and injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-12-10 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-12-10 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration P2-ALL, operated by Airlink Papua New Guinea, at Namatanai, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an aerodynamic stall following the deployment of flaps during the final approach.

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