We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The aircraft was engaged in a flight from Mount Hagen to Madang with stops scheduled in Ogelbeng, Tremearne, Baiyer River, Wabag, Wapenamanda and Yarramunda, carrying two inspectors from the DCA and one pilot who were performing inspections of various local airfields. While flying in a narrow valley, the pilot elected to gain height when the aircraft hit trees and crashed in flames. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and all three occupants were killed. Crew: F/O Sydney W. Peebles.
De Havilland DH.84 Dragon · 3 fatalities