Lae – Port Moresby

On April 24, 1947 at 12:00 AM, Lae – Port Moresby experienced a crash involving Avro 652 Anson, operated by Guinea Air Traders, with the event recorded near Port Moresby National Capital District.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

While descending to Port Moresby Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances 20 miles east of the city. Both crewmen were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration VH-AVQ.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -9.4100°, 147.1734°.