Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Bank: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 13, 1993
Operator:
Registration:
P2-HBE
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bank - Mount Hagen
MSN:
815
YOM:
1978
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Bank Airstrip, while climbing in the Simbai Valley, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and crashed about 5,3 km from Bank Airfield. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft did not have sufficient power to complete a steep climb as expected by the crew. Apparently, the aircraft stalled while completing a last turn due to an insufficient speed. Poor judgment on part of the crew.
