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September 20, 2014 · De Havilland 6 300 · P2-KSF

Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea, PG

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2014
Injury Outcomes
9 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Location
Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea, PG
Aircraft
De Havilland 6 300
Tail Number
P2-KSF
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14WA398

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

Full Narrative

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

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:35
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDe Havilland 6 300
Tail NumberP2-KSF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial

People & Injuries

Injury Summary9 injuries (4 fatalities, 1 serious injury, 4 minor injuries)
Fatal4
Serious1
Minor4
Uninjured0
Total9

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data