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Duck Pilot
27th Aug 2015, 00:29
Sad news for PNG.
George passed away in Mt Hagen last night.
One of PNG's pioneers and a true Statesman.
RIP George. Your legacy will run on for generations
tail wheel
27th Aug 2015, 01:21
Indeed sad news.
George would not be that old? I think George was Hagen Dan's son and thus a cousin to Richard, Tommy and Danny?
George was certainly one of PNG's great innovators, entrepreneurs and business men. He will be missed.
If I recall correctly, some years ago George was an unwilling participant in an aircraft accident, possibly a Piper Navaho?
LeadSled
27th Aug 2015, 01:27
All in all, a quite extraordinary family, whose contribution to the development of PNG is immeasurable.
Tootle pip!!
Captain Nomad
27th Aug 2015, 02:49
It was a privilege to transport him once or twice while I was up there. Unexpected news indeed. RIP George...
Duck Pilot
27th Aug 2015, 08:56
It also must be mentioned that George survived a PA31 accident at Kiarik (PNG) in the mid 1990s were he was the only survivor of a CFIT accident.
George was a very unique man, not only in business but aviation as well.
I am sure my wantoks will lay George to rest in the manner that he deserves.
tail wheel
28th Aug 2015, 04:15
Yes, George was the sole survivor of the prang of Navaho P2-NGM at Porgera/Kiarik on 9 December 1996. Pilot Nick Lee and others were killed.