Sav
The 1100 was based in Goroka & Mount Hagen on a P & T contract & operated to all the mountain tops in the Highlands. It replaced the 47 & the difference in performance was huge, more payload, faster & a great ROC. It handled much like a 206 which did have better auto capability. In those days of HUPL, all helicopters were on the aussie register.
After my last flight in Goroka, my relief pilot with 2 top P & T managers on board for reasons unknown flew into the side of Mount Otto killing all 3. It was suggested that the bendix coupling broke on short final.
It was great to fly & maintain & handled PNG conditions very well.