Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Port Moresby (P2-DNJ)

Incident Overview and Location Details Following takeoff from Port Moresby Airport, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions. The aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude when it struck the slope of a mountain. The crash site was located 35 km north of Port Moresby. ## Search and Rescue Operations Search and rescue operations were initiated immediately after the accident. However, the wreckage was not located until five days later. The crash site was in an isolated area, which likely contributed to the delay in finding the wreckage. ## Casualties and Weather Conditions At the time of the accident, visibility was poor. Of the occupants on board, eight were killed. Four passengers were seriously wounded and were rescued. The source does not specify the total number of occupants, the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the accident.