1 fatality

Fatal aircraft crash near Kamina Airport (P2-SAV)

Kamina, Papua New GuineaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 29, 2000, a Cessna 402 (registration P2-SAV) operated by Air Manubada was involved in an aviation accident near Kamina, Papua New Guinea during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a mountain during its descent to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain during its descent into Kamina Airport, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During an approach to Kamina Airport, a twin engine aircraft impacted a mountain during the descent phase of the flight. The impact caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in the destruction of the plane.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was being operated by a single occupant. The pilot was the only person on board the aircraft during the flight.

Findings

There were no survivors of the accident. The crash resulted in one fatality.

Following the impact with the terrain, the aircraft was destroyed. The investigation into the specific circumstances leading to the mountain strike remains part of the accident record.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain during its descent to the airport.