Britten-Norman Islander crash, Jun 9, 1993 (9 killed), Go...
Britten-Norman Islander accident on June 9, 1993 near Golgubip, Western (Fly), Papua New Guinea with 9 fatalities. Cause: Insufficient airspeed on...
- Date: June 9, 1993
- Aircraft: Britten-Norman Islander
- Location: Golgubip, Western (Fly), Papua New Guinea
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Insufficient airspeed on final approach led to a stall and left roll, according to reported investigation findings.
A South West Air Islander on a scheduled flight from Tabubil to Golgubip stalled on final approach at low speed and rolled left. The left wing struck the ground about 100 metres short of the runway threshold. Nine of the 11 occupants died; the pilot and one passenger survived with serious injuries.