Aircraft Collision with Terrain Near Goroka (P2-MMU)

Incident Overview and Weather Conditions During the flight from Chimbu to Goroka, the crew encountered adverse weather conditions, including rain and fog. While other crews diverted to Madang Airport, the crew of this aircraft elected to continue the flight. The aircraft was operating at an altitude of 7,400 feet in limited visibility when the incident occurred. The aircraft struck the slope of Mt Yasirua, which is located 7.2 kilometers northeast of Goroka Airport. The impact resulted in the deaths of two occupants, while a pilot and a passenger survived the accident. The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was controlled flight into terrain.