Helifix PNG - Caravan P2-HFA damaged in runway over run - 10 Feb 2023
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Helifix PNG - Caravan P2-HFA damaged in runway over run - 10 Feb 2023
Helifix Operation, Cessna C208B Caravan P2-HFA, has been damaged in a runway over run on landing at Eliptamin, Wester Highlands
No reported injuries and extent of damage unknown. Airstrip closed by Notam until 17th Feb.
No reported injuries and extent of damage unknown. Airstrip closed by Notam until 17th Feb.
Damaged Prop and shock loading of reduction Gearbox will make this a very expensive repair. (Garett TPE-331)
Possible damage to undercarriage
Nose gear torn out
Brake failure , maybe, but reversing prop should have stopped aircraft
Possible damage to undercarriage
Nose gear torn out
Brake failure , maybe, but reversing prop should have stopped aircraft
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Reminds me of the October '78 crash on take off of RAAF Caribou A4-164 at Eliptamin (AYEL RW 14/32).
They planned Telefomin (AYTE), but miss identified the strip and landed at the short Eliptamin strip. Eliptamin is 10 kms from Telefomin. The aircraft was disassembled and lifted out with a Chinook. It was subsequently returned to service.
The fuselage of A4-164 became a training aid in 1992 and the wings and tail are installed on A4-173 at QAM Caloundra.
They planned Telefomin (AYTE), but miss identified the strip and landed at the short Eliptamin strip. Eliptamin is 10 kms from Telefomin. The aircraft was disassembled and lifted out with a Chinook. It was subsequently returned to service.
The fuselage of A4-164 became a training aid in 1992 and the wings and tail are installed on A4-173 at QAM Caloundra.
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Was that a Texas Turbine Supervan 900 conversion? (900 HP Honeywell TPE331-12JR). Didn't know there were any in PNG.
Indeed, an expensive engine repair.
Indeed, an expensive engine repair.
I know, were all getting ancient, slips of the tongue, memory and all that. 
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Possibly a loss of directional control looking at mud.
Once the road in between Tabubil and Telefomin has been finished, it’s likely that most of the marginal strips in the area will be closed.
Once the road in between Tabubil and Telefomin has been finished, it’s likely that most of the marginal strips in the area will be closed.
Unfortunately, a very avoidable accident: the numbers say it all ....
Length 480m
Elevation 4,500 ft
Land 13
T/O 31
Grass/Gravel sometime rough
SOFT SURFACE EITHER SIDE OF CENTRELINE
Soft surface both ends
Very soft off Centre
Even the extra power of the TPE-331 cannot help you upon landing, but quick spool up and powerful reverse.
Length 480m
Elevation 4,500 ft
Land 13
T/O 31
Grass/Gravel sometime rough
SOFT SURFACE EITHER SIDE OF CENTRELINE
Soft surface both ends
Very soft off Centre
Even the extra power of the TPE-331 cannot help you upon landing, but quick spool up and powerful reverse.
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The three Helifix C208's were all Garett powered, not sure which particular brand of conversion.
HFB and HFC were sold off some time ago and are now Parachute drop aircraft in Oz.
HFA was the sole survivor (not any more) and was previously damaged at Kiunga and repaired
Their fixed wing fleet has diminished, all they have now is the Twin Otter P2-HFF and the leased C208B P2-GHW (Pratt PT6 - Black Hawk mod) recently purchased from Tropicar (P2-JWM)
The three Helifix C208's were all Garett powered, not sure which particular brand of conversion.
HFB and HFC were sold off some time ago and are now Parachute drop aircraft in Oz.
HFA was the sole survivor (not any more) and was previously damaged at Kiunga and repaired
Their fixed wing fleet has diminished, all they have now is the Twin Otter P2-HFF and the leased C208B P2-GHW (Pratt PT6 - Black Hawk mod) recently purchased from Tropicar (P2-JWM)
They were considering the turbine version of the DC-3 a few years ago, although I don’t think it would be a good machine for PNG considering the operational environment.
Viking DHC-6-400 is the only option in my opinion and they did have a leased machine a few years ago for a specific contract.
Viking DHC-6-400 is the only option in my opinion and they did have a leased machine a few years ago for a specific contract.
Reminds me of the October '78 crash on take off of RAAF Caribou A4-164 at Eliptamin (AYEL RW 14/32).
They planned Telefomin (AYTE), but miss identified the strip and landed at the short Eliptamin strip. Eliptamin is 10 kms from Telefomin. The aircraft was disassembled and lifted out with a Chinook. It was subsequently returned to service.
The fuselage of A4-164 became a training aid in 1992 and the wings and tail are installed on A4-173 at QAM Caloundra.
They planned Telefomin (AYTE), but miss identified the strip and landed at the short Eliptamin strip. Eliptamin is 10 kms from Telefomin. The aircraft was disassembled and lifted out with a Chinook. It was subsequently returned to service.
The fuselage of A4-164 became a training aid in 1992 and the wings and tail are installed on A4-173 at QAM Caloundra.
Captain was Bob Burstill and copilot Mark Freeman
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The RAAF bent a four or five Caribou at various locations in PNG, plus the civil Caribou prang near Kiunga, the Kudjeru Gap prang being the worst.
A4-264 overran the strip at Tufi, the pilot later going on to an "illustrious" career at CASA.
A4-264 overran the strip at Tufi, the pilot later going on to an "illustrious" career at CASA.
