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: Overloaded 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: Overloaded for the takeoff configuration, terrain and airfield
Provincial Air Services Britten-Norman Trislander VH-BSG was climbing after takeoff from Annanberg Airfield near Madang, Papua New Guinea, on 17 November 1980. It had difficulty gaining height, stalled and crashed into the Ramu River. Four passengers drowned and 12 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.