P2-ISA

On April 29, 2000 at 12:00 AM, P2-ISA experienced a crash involving Britten-Norman Islander, operated by North Coast Aviation - PNG, with the event recorded near Bapi Manus.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Shortly after takeoff from the Bapi grassy runway 14/32 which is 495 metres long, the twin engine aircraft collided with trees and crashed, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed. It is believed that the pilot completed the rotation too late.

Aircraft reference details include registration P2-ISA, MSN 703, year of manufacture 1973.