Aircraft accident near Daru involving sinking vessel

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

An aircraft sustained damage during its landing approach near Daru, resulting in the vessel sinking into the water.

What happened

During an arrival near Daru, an aircraft experienced a mishap while attempting to land. The impact or subsequent sequence of events caused structural damage to the airframe, which led to the aircraft sinking into the water.

Despite the loss of the vessel, all 11 occupants on board were successfully retrieved from the scene. While there were no fatalities reported among the passengers or crew, the aircraft was declared a total loss and written off following the incident.

Findings

The aircraft sustained significant damage during the landing phase.
The structural compromise led to the sinking of the aircraft in the water near the Daru area.

Probable cause

The aircraft sustained damage during landing which caused it to sink.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-04-26 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Daru, Papua New Guinea?

An aircraft sustained damage during its landing approach near Daru, resulting in the vessel sinking into the water.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-04-26 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-04-26 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration VH-WWC, operated by Trans Australia Airlines - TAA, at Daru, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?