What happened
During the final approach phase of flight toward Porgera Airfield, a twin engine airplane encountered heavy vegetation, striking trees before crashing within a thick wooded region. The impact occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land at the airfield.
As a result of the accident, there were 3 fatalities, consisting of both pilots and one passenger. Additionally, the crash resulted in 19 injuries among the other people on board the aircraft.
Findings
The available information indicates that the descent into the dense forest was caused by the aircraft making contact with trees during its approach to the runway.