Tropicair
Safety profile and incident history for Tropicair.
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
0
Recent Incidents
de Haviland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 X2
Port Moresby-Jacksons International Airport (POM/AYPY) -
The DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 X2 aircraft landed at Port Moresby (POM) without the nose landing gear wheel. The nose landing gear assembly separated from the aircraft during take-off from Tapini Airstrip. The separated nose gear was recovered at Tapini by local residents. The aircraft continued its flight to Port Moresby and completed the emergency landing on Runway 32L without the nose landing gear. A video of the incident shows with the nose gear leg trailing a wire during landing.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
de Haviland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 X21