P2-KSF

Substantial
Fatal

DE HAVILLAND 6S/N: 528

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 20, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14WA398
Location
Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
Event ID
20141001X22628
Coordinates
-9.337499, 147.255279
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
4
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
9

Aircraft Information

Registration
P2-KSF
Make
DE HAVILLAND
Serial Number
528
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On September 20, 2014, at 0935 local time, a DeHavilland DHC-6 300, P2-KSF, collided with steep, jungle-covered terrain just below the summit of Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft was operated by Hevilift under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Papua New Guinea. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The two pilots and two of the passengers were fatally injured. One passenger was seriously injured and four passengers received minor injuries.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Papua New Guinea. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Papua New Guinea. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission

P.O. Box 1709

Boroko, NCD, Papua New Guinea

Tel +675.323.2911

www.aic.gov.pg

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14WA398