Summary
The Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) of Papua New Guinea commenced an investigation into a hard landing involving a Cessna T188C aircraft, registered VH-NAB, at Daru Airport, Papua New Guinea, on 19 December 2025. The AIC requested assistance from the ATSB to distribute the final report for comment.
To facilitate this support and to provide the appropriate protections for the information, the ATSB appointed an accredited representative in accordance with paragraph 5.18 of the International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 13 and commenced an investigation under the Australian Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003.
On 29 June 2026, the AIC released the final investigation report into this accident. Accordingly, the ATSB has concluded its involvement in the investigation. A copy of the report can be requested from the Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) of Papua New Guinea.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AA-2026-004 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/12/2025 |
| Occurrence time and timezone | 22:36 UTC |
| Location | Daru Airport |
| State | International |
| Investigation type | Accredited Representative |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Landing gear/indication |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | T188C |
| Registration | VH-NAB |
| Serial number | T18803891T |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Part 91 General operating and flight rules |
| Activity | General aviation / Recreational-Other general aviation flying-Ferry flights |
| Departure point | Horn Island Airport, Queensland |
| Destination | Daru Airport, Papua New Guinea |
| Injuries | None |
| Damage | Minor |