Amateur-built BN2 accident near Kiunga, Pg, April 13, 2016
On April 13, 2016, a amateur-built BN2, registered P2SBC, was destroyed in an accident during approach near Kiunga. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 12 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 13, 2016
- Place
- Kiunga, Papua New Guinea
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 12 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Amateur-built BN2 Islander
- Registration
- P2SBC · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Papua New Guinea has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BRITTEN NORMAN BN2 airplane that occurred on April 13, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Papua New Guinea's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Papua New Guinea.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during approach defining event
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Sunbird Aviation LTD
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 11 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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