I recall another Mission (Lutheran??) C206 turning back after an EFATO off Goroka, rather than landing ahead at the rubbish dump. Sad ending to that accident also.
Hagen Airport, I knew all about the QF Dover prang into the gulf. A number of expeditions have tried to recover the elusive and perhaps mythical gold shipment without success.
Another very sad turn back and stall after engine failure at Lae was the 1948 crash of Lockheed Hudson VH-ALA (Guinea Air Traders) with the death of thirty three passengers and two crew.
Of course, lapun PNG aviators may also recall a rather famous cowboy boot lost in the Huon Gulf by a legendary aviator during another forced swimming escapade some years ago.
