On final approach to Tau Airport, the copilot failed to call out low airspeed. Following an improper level off, the airplane bounced on landing then veered off runway and collided with trees. All 18 occupants were rescued, among them one passenger was seriously injured.
Probable cause (official findings): Hard landing and subsequent collision with trees due to improper level off. The following contributing factors were reported: - Improper recovery from bounced landing, - The copilot failed to follow approved procedures, - The copilot did not call out low airspeed on final.