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Aircraft Crash in the Bewani Mountain Range (P2-011)

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On May 4, 1981, a GAF Nomad N.22 (registration P2-011) operated by Papua New Guinea Defence Force was involved in an aviation accident near Bewani, Papua New Guinea in flight. 2 people were 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A military aircraft crashed in the Bewani Mountain Range while returning from Imonda to Vanimo after dropping soldiers for a border patrol. Both occupants were killed in the incident.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was operating a mission to support an Irian Jaya border patrol. The crew had departed from Imonda, where a group of soldiers was dropped off, and was en route back to Vanimo when the accident occurred. ## Weather Conditions and Crash Location During the return flight, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. The airplane subsequently crashed in the Bewani Mountain Range. ## Casualties and Personnel Both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash. The crew members identified in the source are Major John Tasi Miria and Lieutenant Emmanual Skolki.

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