This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Monday 20 February 2023 |
| Time: | 06:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Fokker 70 |
| Owner/operator: | Air Niugini |
| Registration: | P2-ANT |
| MSN: | 11577 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 71 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Port Moresby -
 Papua New Guinea
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Port Moresby-Jacksons International Airport (POM/AYPY) |
| Mount Hagen-Kagamuga Airport (HGU/AYMH) | |
| Investigating agency: | PNG AIC |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The aircraft was operating a scheduled domestic flight from Port Moresby-Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Mount Hagen-Kagamuga Airport (HGU) when it conducted an air return back to Port Moresby due to weather conditions not being suitable for a landing in Mt Hagen.
Approaching 10,000 ft AMSL on descent into POM, the crew actioned the Fokker 70 Normal Procedures Before Approach Check. The flight crew subsequently noticed that the Landing Elevation Setting had not been set for an arrival into POM but was instead, still maintained at about 5,500 ft, which they initially set for HGU.
The crew stated to the PNG AIC that since there was a need to increase the rate of pressurizing the cabin on descent, the Fokker 70 Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) Abnormal Procedures for Manual Cabin Pressurization Control Procedure was executed, and they continued with the approach for landing at POM via the ILS procedure for runway 14L.
Once the aircraft was established on final approach for runway 14L, the cabin pressure differential indicated about 6 PSI. Seeing that the indication was above the maximum allowable cabin differential for landing (0.13 PSI), the crew terminated the approach and initiated a Go Around at about 16:00, from 1,000 ft AGL straight ahead over runway 14L.
The aircraft climbed on runway heading to 2,500 ft AGL and requested clearance from ATC to conduct a right hand turn to track and visually hold at 2,500 ft. ATC provided the clearance as requested by the crew.
The crew reportedly actioned the QRH Abnormal Procedure for "Reduced Cabin Pressure Differential Procedure". The aircraft then left the hold and with ATC clearance, tracked for a right base turn at about 16:14. The crew reportedly conducted a normal approach and landed on runway 14L at 16:20.
On disembarking the aircraft , a passenger of the occurrence flight alerted Air Niugini Customer Service that a few passengers from the flight were bleeding from the ears and nose. It was reported that a total of 22 persons were injured; 4 persons had serious injuries and were admitted.
PNG AIC rated the occurrence a 'Serious Incident'. However, per ICAO Annex 13, this occurrence should be considered an 'Accident', given the fact that four occupants had suffered serious injuries.
Sources:
https://aic.gov.pg/7d2b7f5e-1d75-4bbf-8257-4008e48cc6cd
https://www.aic.gov.pg/investigation/837
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation