Accident Noorduyn Norseman VH-GSA,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 26341
 
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Date:Tuesday 8 July 1958
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic NORS model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Noorduyn Norseman
Owner/operator:Gibbes Sepik Airways
Registration: VH-GSA
MSN: 250
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:6 mi N of Mendi, Southern Highlands -   Papua New Guinea
Phase: En route
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:Minj
Destination airport:Mendi
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Carrying a load of bagged cement, encountered a thunderstorm. Overturnt in forced landed.

Sources:

1. http://www.adf-gallery.com.au/.au/2a71.htm
2. http://www.goodall.com.au/australian-aviation/norseman/norseman.htm

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
27-Sep-2008 01:00 ASN archive Added
01-May-2014 01:02 Dr. John Smith Updated [Cn, Location, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Damage, Narrative]
02-May-2014 01:31 Dr. John Smith Updated [Source, Narrative]
02-May-2014 01:33 Dr. John Smith Updated [Narrative]
25-Jul-2017 13:13 TB Updated [Location, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]
26-Jun-2023 04:56 Ron Averes Updated [[Location, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]]

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