Aircraft crash near Bimin-Wobagen Airport

2 fatalities • Bimin-Wobagen, Papua New Guinea • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a forested area while approaching a runway in Papua New Guinea, resulting in two fatalities and eleven injuries.

What happened

During the final approach to runway 30 at Bimin-Wobagen Airport, a twin engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The descent led to the aircraft impacting a wooded region located near the airfield. The accident occurred at an airport situated at an elevation of 1,767 metres, which features a dirt and grass runway with a 10-degree slope.

Of the thirteen people on board, the two pilots were killed instantly upon impact. The remaining eleven passengers and crew members survived the crash, though several sustained serious injuries. Following the impact, the survivors managed to reach a nearby village to seek medical assistance and emergency care.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in the approach phase of flight.
  • The crash site was located in a forested area near the airport perimeter.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost altitude during its approach to the runway, resulting in a crash into a wooded area.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-02-22 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Bimin-Wobagen, Papua New Guinea?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a forested area while approaching a runway in Papua New Guinea, resulting in two fatalities and eleven injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-02-22 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-02-22 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration P2-MFQ, operated by Mission Aviation Fellowship - MAF, at Bimin-Wobagen, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost altitude during its approach to the runway, resulting in a crash into a wooded area.

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