Crash of a Simmonds Spartan Cirrus III in Benabena
Date & Time:
Apr 15, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
VH-UKQ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
05
YOM:
1929
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in the region of Kaitantu to evacuate wounded people. En route, the pilot encountered technical problems and elected to make an emergency landing in Benabena, near Goroka. All occupants survived while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
