Pilot probe over mystery landing
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Wot; no 'compensation' claims yet already??
Ahh PNG; the land of the unexpected!
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Ahh PNG; the land of the unexpected!
You only live twice. Once when
you're born. Once when
you've looked death in the face.
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Having read it up, I'm a little astonished just how far behind the weird curve I was. But I bet even you weren't expecting this! Seems this "Majestic Capital" gives money to the Shrub.
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The truth will come out in the fullness of time ST. Right now it seems that both the owner and the pilot have been charged with several offences under different Acts. The C550 is still in Tokua but there's a plan to ferry it to Cairns - undoubtedly via Port Moresby for the well known official "inspection". 
Last I heard, Police and Customs were still looking for 3 people who were allegedly seen to disembark from the aircraft at Kieta and head toward Panguna Mine. It appears that even the Dept. of Foreign Affairs is interested in them.
Last I heard, Police and Customs were still looking for 3 people who were allegedly seen to disembark from the aircraft at Kieta and head toward Panguna Mine. It appears that even the Dept. of Foreign Affairs is interested in them.
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It's off to court today I think.
The company that owns the plane is challenging the CAA's order that grounded the plane. And CAA has laid charges against the pilots and the company, according to the Post-Courier (keeping in mind they are convinced it's a Lear Jet).
Charges reportedly include "operating an aircraft in a careless manner", and "causing or permitting an aircraft to be used in a manner that caused unnecessary danger to persons/property".
The charges are against the pilot, the co-pilot/owner and the company that owns the plane.
The paper also says there is some issue with bringing the plane back to Moresby from Tokua, something to do with needing an Aussie to pilot it? Think I'll leave that one for OzExpat to deal with...
The stories should appear here later this morning. Actually, the direct link is here
(...edited to include new link)
The company that owns the plane is challenging the CAA's order that grounded the plane. And CAA has laid charges against the pilots and the company, according to the Post-Courier (keeping in mind they are convinced it's a Lear Jet).
Charges reportedly include "operating an aircraft in a careless manner", and "causing or permitting an aircraft to be used in a manner that caused unnecessary danger to persons/property".
The charges are against the pilot, the co-pilot/owner and the company that owns the plane.
The paper also says there is some issue with bringing the plane back to Moresby from Tokua, something to do with needing an Aussie to pilot it? Think I'll leave that one for OzExpat to deal with...
The stories should appear here later this morning. Actually, the direct link is here
(...edited to include new link)
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Yes Uncle, it's an Oz-reg machine so requires someone with an Oz licence, or appropriate validation, plus C550 endorsement. There's a bloke at APNG who meets all those requirements and he's been approached to do the job, but I doubt that APNG would fancy having any connection - no matter how peripheral - with this situation.
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Two more held over PNG mystery flight
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems...0/s1223101.htm
and a court appearance tomorrow
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems...0/s1223101.htm
and a court appearance tomorrow
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Well, admittedly, I haven't been following this as closely as I had been but, the last I knew about the 2 people in that report was that they weren't on the Citation. The story I got was that they'd arrived legitimately in Port Moresby and travelled to Buka on a domestic F28 service (ie again a legitimate form of travel).
From there, they went by boat to Bougainville and, allegedly, entered the "No Go" area on the pretext of installing or repairing satellite TV dishes. Well, something like that anyway...
From there, they went by boat to Bougainville and, allegedly, entered the "No Go" area on the pretext of installing or repairing satellite TV dishes. Well, something like that anyway...
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Yes Uncle, absolutely. All I was trying to say (in a rather clumsy way) was that the article seemed, to me, to be confusing these two blokes with the two who allegedly disembarked from the Citation. Just as an amusing aside, this morning's National newspaper referred to the aircraft as a Cessna Citation Lear Jet!
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'Twas in the papers the other day that the court case on the alleged air safety breaches is back on next week Thursday (18th).
Guess the financially starve-em policy is in full operation as it must have been nearly six weeks by now since this all started? That must be a bit tough on the finances. (or maybe the Empire is picking up the tab for all this?)
That said, it seems the Empire has moved. Couldn't get the link to work this evening... where am I going to get my tax advice now?????
Guess the financially starve-em policy is in full operation as it must have been nearly six weeks by now since this all started? That must be a bit tough on the finances. (or maybe the Empire is picking up the tab for all this?)
That said, it seems the Empire has moved. Couldn't get the link to work this evening... where am I going to get my tax advice now?????
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The aircraft was positioned from Tokua to Jackson by the incident Captain and a F/O from another company. Apparently pilots nominated by the PNG CAA were not correctly endorsed on type and could not fly the aircraft additionally an insurance waiver could not be afforded. Therefore assisting the CAA with the court instruction in his own prosecution the Captain offered his services and this was accepted accpetable by the CAA.
The aircraft was inspected by the CAA FSR department and accordingly is fine to go however, the lawyers acting for the CAA refuse to release the aircraft. It is held under Section 57 of the PNG CA Act 2000.
The aircraft remains at the SE corner of the international apron parked out of the way with the DQFs and trolleys. The airworthiness status is unknown, however we are led to believe that schedule maintenance is now overdue. It may be here for a long time yet.
The trial is scheduled for Thursday 18 Nov in the grade 5 magistrates court. Pilots in command be wary of what precidents may come out of this case - we are all watching carefully.
The aircraft was inspected by the CAA FSR department and accordingly is fine to go however, the lawyers acting for the CAA refuse to release the aircraft. It is held under Section 57 of the PNG CA Act 2000.
The aircraft remains at the SE corner of the international apron parked out of the way with the DQFs and trolleys. The airworthiness status is unknown, however we are led to believe that schedule maintenance is now overdue. It may be here for a long time yet.
The trial is scheduled for Thursday 18 Nov in the grade 5 magistrates court. Pilots in command be wary of what precidents may come out of this case - we are all watching carefully.
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The director of the PNG CAA has as the first witness for the prosecution stated that Kieta aerodrome was decommissioned in 1996 but has failed to produce a NOTAM or any public document stating such.
References in the PNG AIP dated as recently as 10 Aug 2004 provide reference to Kieta including location of the aerodrome. Weather information from the CAA National Weather Service for Kieta is available daily. Recently approved company operations manuals for various PNG companies provide operating procedures and performance charts for Kieta.
A document produced by the proseuction as evidence shows a list of flights conducted i at Kieta in the past 2 years this includes nearly all PNG operators except for Air Niugini. When asked the Director states that he considers these operations are all unsafe. When pressed why no action had been taken in theses cases he stated that he was only aware of the list yesterday (Wed 17th)and he had only been in the job for 13 months and did not know.
A photograph of the aerodrome apparently taken by the defendent prior to landing shows a useable airstrip and one that does not contained unserviceability markings as required by the PNG AIP. The director could not explain why this action had not been completed.
The director stated that all operations at Kieta were of military in nature and not controlled in any way by the PNG CAA - pity that PNG civilian operators and the military air force of a foreign government are involved.
The cross examination of the director continues Thurs 25th Nov.
References in the PNG AIP dated as recently as 10 Aug 2004 provide reference to Kieta including location of the aerodrome. Weather information from the CAA National Weather Service for Kieta is available daily. Recently approved company operations manuals for various PNG companies provide operating procedures and performance charts for Kieta.
A document produced by the proseuction as evidence shows a list of flights conducted i at Kieta in the past 2 years this includes nearly all PNG operators except for Air Niugini. When asked the Director states that he considers these operations are all unsafe. When pressed why no action had been taken in theses cases he stated that he was only aware of the list yesterday (Wed 17th)and he had only been in the job for 13 months and did not know.
A photograph of the aerodrome apparently taken by the defendent prior to landing shows a useable airstrip and one that does not contained unserviceability markings as required by the PNG AIP. The director could not explain why this action had not been completed.
The director stated that all operations at Kieta were of military in nature and not controlled in any way by the PNG CAA - pity that PNG civilian operators and the military air force of a foreign government are involved.
The cross examination of the director continues Thurs 25th Nov.