Aircraft crash during supply mission near Tapini Airstrip

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

A supply flight crashed while attempting to approach the Tapini Airstrip, resulting in injuries to the entire crew.

What happened

During a scheduled supply mission, an aircraft crashed while performing its approach to the Tapini Airstrip. The incident occurred as the flight was transitioning into the final stages of its arrival. Upon impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed.

There were four crew members on board at the time of the accident. While the crash resulted in significant damage to the airframe, all four individuals sustained injuries during the event. The specific details regarding the exact moment of impact and the precise flight path remain unconfirmed due to the unknown circumstances surrounding the descent.

Findings

The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft remains under investigation, as the crash occurred under unknown circumstances during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash during the approach to Tapini Airstrip is currently undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-10-06 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident near Tapini, Papua New Guinea?

A supply flight crashed while attempting to approach the Tapini Airstrip, resulting in injuries to the entire crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-10-06 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 1968-10-06 involved a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, registration A4-147, operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF, at Tapini, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash during the approach to Tapini Airstrip is currently undetermined.

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