DASH 8 accident in PNG

[R.OCKAPE]

just heard a rumour one went down near Madang , fatalities involved

[bia botal]

most likely this one

CG1600 15:00 POM LAE 16:00
16:35 LAE MAG 17:10

heard there was a in flight fire, not much info out yet.

[engee]

People from Madang confirmed it

[olderairhead]

Apparently 3 miles off Madang in the water, rescue vessel's on the way. Hopefully all ok.

[Waghi Warrior]

Bet me to it, I heard about 15 miles south of Madang. Either way it sounds really bad 20 plus POB. If it's where I think it's gone in I think the salvage will be near impossible due to the depth of the water. Let's just hope and pray that there are some survivors.

Sad day for the aviation industry.

[engee]

Report is that 30 dead, only 4 survivors

[BBN RADAR]

This is indeed a tragedy. The good news is that the crew are reported to be OK. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the pax.

[engee]

Dash was full of families going to Madang for the graduation ceremony tomorrow.

[standard]

Terrible news, prayers go out to all involved.

Is there a link to this report?

[The Voice]

Plane carrying 32 crashes in PNG - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

condolences to those affected.

[engee]

This is the first report in print.

Fatal turbo-prop crash near Madang reported | Plane Talking

ABC have just reported as a headline

[ACT Crusader]

Tragedy. Just had it as a breaking news story confirming dead pax during PM Live on Sky News here in AUS.

[engee]

Both pilots, a PNG National and an expatriate, have survived, together with the hosty and only 1 passenger. Such tragedy and something that the industry, let alone Airlines PNG did not need.

[subsonic85]

Both pilots are expatriates, Male FA PNG Citizen

[beaver_rotate]

Initials please?? Can someone PM. Concerned for a few at APNG...

[subsonic85]

Capt B(W)S:FO CW

[Sounds of Then]

here we go again

Just as Kokoda is still fresh in our minds,we are now faced with this,another tragedy. So sad to hear this news.
I hate to say it but how much longer are APNG going to be allowed to stay airborn now.?....enough is enough SW & BA.

Thoughts & prayers with APNG crews (many are friends) & relatives of the lost ones.

[gobbledock]

Bit early to sink the slipper in don't you think? The bodies aren't even cold and you want the airline pulled out of the air. How about waiting for some accurate facts to emerge, sh#t maybe even an investigation before sinking the boot into them?
Thoughts and condolences for all those mourning loved ones.

[engee]

The Sydney Telegraph reported....

"It is believed that a fire on board caused the crash."

[SpeedBrakeArmed]

Happen to know the tech crew well. Both are highly respected pilots with very significant experience.

They like all the APNG dash tech crew I've meet are first rate. Very sad day for every person touched by this traggic accident.

Lukim yu friends