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Subsonic85:

Please tell me it's not BS, ex SFC at Maroochydore?

Thanks.

Its just been reported that APNG will ground all its Dash 8 fleet

Could someone tell me. I have an old mate with airlines PNG his initials are K.B. good old mate. Can anyone share some information as I would like to know if he is ok. Cheers

DASH 8 Accident in PNG

Dora-9
The answer to your question is yes, but I believe he has injuries but OK

I'm shocked and saddened - I worked with him at SFC and he's a very nice guy indeed....

Thanks for the response.

APNG PRESS RELEASE

POMSOX/MEDIA RELEASE
Port Moresby – 10.30pm, Thursday 13 October, 2011
AIRLINES PNG ANNOUNCMENT

We are sad to confirm that there has been an accident involving an Airlines PNG Dash 8
aircraft near Madang late Thursday afternoon.
Emergency services have been activated and Airlines PNG is co-operating with authorities
to mount rescue and recovery efforts.
There were 28 passengers and 4 crew members on board. There appear to be some
survivors while a number of people remain unaccounted for.
Airlines PNG is working with the emergency service authorities to confirm this information
in more detail.
A full investigation is underway by authorities and Airlines PNG as to the possible cause of
the accident.
Airlines PNG fully supports the action of local authorities at Lae who have quarantined
aviation fuel at Lae airport from where the aircraft originated.
Airlines PNG has also grounded its Dash 8 fleet of 12 aircraft until further notice.
Our prayers and thoughts are now with all those affected by this very sad day for Papua
New Guinea.
Ends/

For further information contact:
[email protected]

ENDS...

Just a reminder that the wx is possibly to have had nothing to do with it. Could have been a mechanical issue.

Lots of speculation and not much fact at the moment.

PNG Dash 8 plane crash | NZ pilot survives as 28... | Stuff.co.nz

AM - At least 28 dead in PNG plane crash 14/10/2011

Australians feared among PNG dead - World News - World - General - Barossa & Light Herald

I am happy that you are so concerned of pilot who made command decision to ride the storm into Madang.
Me, my concern is for wantoks, about 10 I know personaly who couldn't/didn't get out of Dash 8

Na Narapella samting.... David find some money to investigate this one, and someone to help Sid

Latest information identifies the aircraft as P2-MCJ (MSN 125) a DHC-8 102.

Tolakuma Manki - The concern is obviously for all involved in this tragedy. Perhaps, while regretting the occurrence we should be grateful that there are survivors, not only for their sake but for the sake of finding out what really occurred and preventing it happening to anyone else. Let's not speculate at this stage.

I forgot to add the Skipper did a sterling job in getting it down into the river bed and avoiding trees, he was in a severe thunderstorm, and really was up the creek in everyway. A terrible thing for this fine pilot to cope with. He gave it his all.

Well said TG.
My thoughts to all involved.

Tolakuma Manki...very sorry to hear that...my thoughts are with all concerned...although I am still a relative newcomer to PNG (3 Years now) I know how hard this will hit...terrible terrible news...teresa green thanks for that...

The male FA - anyone know his initials? Was he formerly at PX?

I have heard it was a F/A by the name Kappi. Hope they are up and well again soon.

Tolakuma, olosem sore tu hia belong balus. Mipela wusat rantap in PNG holim belong yupela pen.

Could you please also translate into English if possible?

Thanks Walgi. Likewise.

My thoughts are with all concerned in this tragedy. A very sad day.

F/A's initials are KE.

Very tragic news.

Nav.

FA's name is kapi,a quiet spoken young PNG national,a cheerfull hard working likable kid in his mid to late 20's. Well respected by all & made a great cup of coffee....any wantok's with news on his health please post here,many of us dimdim's (white/expats) would very much appreciate knowing.
Thoughts & prayers to all in PNG.Stap easy na lukim upela behind algeta.