No fatalities

Aircraft disappearance following departure from Wewak-Boram Airport (P2-DNJ)

Wewak, Papua New GuineaTakeoff (climb)

On May 21, 1977, a GAF Nomad N.22 (registration P2-DNJ) operated by Douglas Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Wewak, Papua New Guinea during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under unspecified conditions shortly after departing from Wewak-Boram Airport, leaving the status of those on board unconfirmed.

What happened

Following a takeoff from Wewak-Boram Airport, an aircraft went down in circumstances that have not yet been fully determined. The incident occurred during the initial phase of flight, shortly after the plane left the runway.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the status of the people on board. Reports indicate that the fate of the occupant remains unknown following the crash.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of the aircraft have not been established, as the event took place under unknown circumstances. No further details regarding the cause of the impact or the condition of the wreckage have been released to the public.