Douglas Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Douglas Airways.

Safety Score

9.5/10

Total Incidents

5

Total Fatalities

26

Recent Incidents

Britten-Norman Islander

Kilifas Sandaun (West Sepik)

While in cruising altitude, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Kilifas, northwest of PNG. All four occupants were killed.

August 30, 1985 3 Fatalities

Britten-Norman Islander

Kokoda Central

While cruising under VFR mode in marginal weather conditions, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck a wooded mountain. The wreckage was found 17 km south of Kokoda. The pilot and two female passengers were killed. Two other passengers, including the photos author, were evacuated to local hospital. One was seriously injured while the photo author was uninjured.

December 23, 1979 16 Fatalities

GAF Nomad N.22

Manari Central

Upon arrival at Manari Airstrip, the crew decided to initiate a go-around for unknown reasons. While climbing, the airplane banked left then nosed down and crashed near the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 16 occupants were killed.

November 5, 1979 3 Fatalities

Britten-Norman Islander

Huabango Gulf

While descending to Kamina, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a hilly terrain near Huabango, few km from Kamina. Three passengers were killed, among them a missionary, while seven other occupants were injured.

GAF Nomad N.22

Wewak Sandaun (West Sepik)

Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Wewak-Boram Airport. The occupant's fate remains unknown.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Papua New Guinea

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Britten-Norman Islander3
GAF Nomad N.222