Britten-Norman Trislander crash, Nov 17, 1980 (4 killed)
Britten-Norman Trislander accident on November 17, 1980 near Annanberg, Madang, Papua New Guinea with 4 fatalities. Cause: Overloading for the takeoff...
- Date: November 17, 1980
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Trislander
- Location: Annanberg, Madang, Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Overloading for the takeoff configuration, terrain and airfield
A Britten-Norman Trislander III (VH-BSG) operated by Provincial Air Services stalled after takeoff from Annanberg Airfield, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, on 17 November 1980 and came down in the Ramu River. Four passengers drowned and 12 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was written off.