On March 6, 1965, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration A4-202) operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Porgera, Papua New Guinea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to an overrun and collision with an embankment. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced a runway excursion following touchdown at Porgera Airfield, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.
What happened
Upon landing at Porgera Airfield, the aircraft encountered issues maintaining deceleration within the available runway length. Following the initial touchdown, the plane was unable to come to a complete stop before reaching the end of the paved surface. The vessel subsequently overran the runway and struck an embankment located at the edge of the airfield.
While the impact with the embankment caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among those on board during the incident.
Findings
The primary factor in the excursion was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance after landing.
Probable cause
The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to an overrun and collision with an embankment.
What happened in the 6 Mar 1965 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident near Porgera, Papua New Guinea?
An aircraft experienced a runway excursion following touchdown at Porgera Airfield, resulting in significant damage to the airframe.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Mar 1965 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Mar 1965 involved a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, registration A4-202, operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF, at Porgera, Papua New Guinea.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway, leading to an overrun and collision with an embankment.
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