Serious incident to the ATR 42 registered P2-KSA operated by Hevilift on 15/01/2026 at Simberi (Papua New Guinea)

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Papua New Guinean authorities:

The ATR42-500 aircraft experienced a loss of directional control after landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent damage to the aircraft.

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General information
Local date	15/01/2026
Responsible entity	Papua New Guinea - AIC
State or area of occurrence	Papua New Guinea
Location	Simberi AD
Human consequences	None
Aircraft consequences	Minor
Occurrence class	Serious incident
File number	BEA2026-0019

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Aeroplane - Large aeroplane
Operator	Papua New Guinea - Other (Hevilift)
Manufacturer / Model	ATR - ATR42
Aircraft Registration	P2-KSA
State of registry	Papua New Guinea
Last departure point	Papua New Guinea - AYPY (POM) : Port moresby
Planned destination	Papua New Guinea - AYSE : SIMBERI
Flight phase	Landing
Serial number	639
Operator Type AG
Operation Type	Commercial Air Transport - Passenger - Airline

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