Aircraft Accident During Takeoff Near Goroka (VH-BNL)

Incident Overview and Background Information On the day before the accident, the pilot, identified as Frank J. Goosens, was operating a cargo flight from Lae to Goroka. During this flight, poor visibility conditions forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing in a field situated five miles southeast of Goroka. The pilot remained in the aircraft overnight before deciding to depart the area and head toward Goroka the following day. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome During the subsequent takeoff roll, the left wing of the aircraft struck an earth mound. This impact caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in injuries to the pilot. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the formal cause of the accident.