Fatal crash during go-around at Manari Airstrip

16 fatalities • Manari, Papua New Guinea • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed near Manari Airstrip during a climb following an aborted landing attempt, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to the Manari Airstrip, the flight crew elected to perform a go-around procedure. While the aircraft type was in the climbing phase of flight, the plane experienced a left bank followed by a sudden nose-down pitch. This maneuver led to a collision with the ground in the vicinity of the airfield.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were no survivors among the 16 fatalities recorded during the accident.

Findings

While the specific reasons for the decision to abort the landing remain undetermined, the sequence of events indicates that the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent immediately following the initiation of the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a left bank and subsequent nose-down attitude during a go-around maneuver.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-12-23 GAF Nomad N.22 accident near Manari, Papua New Guinea?

An aircraft crashed near Manari Airstrip during a climb following an aborted landing attempt, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-12-23 GAF Nomad N.22 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-12-23 involved a GAF Nomad N.22, registration P2-DNL, operated by Douglas Airways, at Manari, Papua New Guinea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a left bank and subsequent nose-down attitude during a go-around maneuver.

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