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Single-engine aircraft crash in Kaw Kaw Gap (P2-SDG)

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On May 3, 2002, a Fletcher FU-24 (registration P2-SDG) operated by Private Papuan was involved in an aviation accident near Goroka, Papua New Guinea in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight operating from Karimui to Goroka ended in a fatal crash near the Kaw Kaw Gap, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo mission traveling from Karimui toward Goroka, a single-engine aircraft went down in the Kaw Kaw Gap region. The incident occurred approximately 30 km south of the Goroka destination. At the time of the accident, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. The impact took place while the aircraft was in the approach phase of the flight.

Findings

As of the current reports, the specific reasons for the crash remain unknown. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft have not been determined, and the investigation into the descent and subsequent impact is ongoing. The crash resulted in one fatality.

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