Single-engine aircraft crash near airport road

4 fatalities • Goroka, Papua New Guinea • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane stalled and crashed during its initial climb, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

An accident involving a single-engine airplane occurred during the early stages of flight. While performing an initial climb from the airfield, the aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the plane to descend uncontrollably, eventually impacting the ground near a road adjacent to the airport.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were four fatalities recorded in the incident, involving the pilot and three other occupants including a missionary and two passengers.

Findings

  • The aircraft entered a stall during the climb phase.
  • The crash occurred in the vicinity of an airport access road.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-04-23 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near Goroka, Papua New Guinea?

A single-engine airplane stalled and crashed during its initial climb, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-04-23 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-04-23 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration VH-UBY, operated by Seventh-Day Adventist Church, at Goroka, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb.

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