Plane Crash in PNG: What Happened?

[@thestove25]

One of the best aviation channels on YT. Great content!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

[@stufreeland5709]

One problem with medivacs is that the crew is subject to pushing the envelope in their desire to respond to someone’s emergency. Being the answer to someone else’s emergency without becoming one can be a challenge.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

So true. I know from personal experience that calling off or postponing a medevac is very difficult

[@stefanastley]

Absolutely, that must be difficult for emergency responders on the ground at major airports to manage not creating any further incidents whilst responding to an incident. Asiana 214 being a prime, even modern-day, first world and very tragic example of that.

[@bobmiley9587]

I flew a helicopter for UC Aircare for 12 years. I have gone out and gotten within 3 miles, and had to abort the flight because of weather. It is difficult to abort the flight, but the care and well being of your crew is first!

[@visioncentral1987]

Where is NTK

[@Dugar-III]

2 of the passengers, husband and wife were on a working trip. But because it was holiday season, they flew their kids with them to Lae and left them there so they could travel out do their job and return to celebrate the festive season with the kids. The thought of them never returning to the kids is just heartbreaking 😢

[@lornecunningham326]

What a stunning runway. Thanks again Ryan for taking us along 🤙

[@SL.TRAKKQSS]

Reminds me of my experience of being a traveling passenger in a taking off from either Boram Airport in East Sepik or from Aitape or Vanimo in West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

[@chrisg9627]

This is how it should be done. Cool, calm and completely professional. Situational awareness in every moment.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

it's the only way, quick impulsive decisions don't end well

[@just_russ4633]

Wow, what a great video. The camera angles were amazing. You have a new subscriber. Cheers everyone!

[@sgtzsquad]

One thing I have learned watching your channel and others, a simple mistake can bite you big time. I appreciate your habits which keeps you safe as it can be. Stay safe.

[@PaxAlotin]

Ryan, Every time I look at one of your flights --- I am reminded of those who flew across these same areas in WW2. Not just American & Australian fighters & bombers, but those who flew DC-3's to provide supplies for the ground forces. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must have been - with so little in the way of technology - let alone radar to keep them flying.

[@thatguyBrettski]

I spent a few hours in the Nadzab tower in 88, counted in excess of 40 airstrips located around the Nadzab strip in the Markham valley. This was the location of the largest paratroop drop of the pacific theatre.

[@luckyguy600]

Most people have no idea what they all went through. Just getting supplies let alone war.

[@rubygray7749]

My Uncle Frank and Aunt Betty were missionaries in West Papua for decades. He used to return every couple of years to see his beloved Dani, after retirement, into his 80s. I heard many stories about the flights into the mountains, and it's great to see these videos which show the views he would have had. He told me about how the Dani built their own airstrips with their bare hands and stone tools. Whenever a plane was expected, they would go out as a team armed only with whippy sticks, and slash the long grass on the runway.

[@4shink]

Having read a great deal of WWII aviation history in the SW Pacific theater in general and PNG specifically your videos graphically state the incredible terrain and weather conditions pilots in the 1940's had to contend with beyond enemy activity...I salute all the pilots of both sides who served their countries under these incredible conditions.

[@jameshunt005]

I always appreciate the time-lapse at the end! Nicely done!

[@kevchilton908]

Once again, incredible piloting skills Ryan! That runway didn't look very big at all... well played sir! 😬👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@davidscott3444]

Ryan, thanks for the excellent video. It brings back memories of the period of a few months I spent in PNG (lived in Moresby) in 1969-70. In those days there were many accidents in similar sized aircraft. The incidents were caused by pilot error or the plane being overload. It was known that young pilots flew with hangovers from partying the night before a flight or they allowed an excess number of people to board as the whole family/clan ioften insisted on going as a one group. Sometimes the pilots would allow the family to bring pigs on the trip. It seems such behavior is no longer tolerated and the local people understand how planes have to be carefully managed.

[@hekikuu]

That Timelapse was so beautiful and relaxing to way. Love the cloud surfing!

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Wow, when you said it was downhill, it was not apparent until short final; quite a slope, got to be right on. Love the time lapses. As a hang glider, ultralight, fixed wing and helicopter pilot, a lot of my experience is similar to the PNG type of flying, but the time lapses really bring it home with the mountain ranges, the cloud development and the amazing distance you cover. I live in NW Montana and have been to the Kodiak factory in Idaho; the turbine engine reliability is a must-have. Continuously praying for your safety.

[@jamesharber7820]

This flight gives new meaning to the term “Gut Wrenching”!!! As a pilot myself the approach to landing was NOT for me no matter how much training I may have had. My ground school instructor told the class “stay clear of mountains”. The best advice. Your piloting skills and commitment to the cause are enviable. May God always fly with you, sir.

[@stevekirk8546]

A great video Ryan - I only know Diningat from your videos and flight simmulation but it is a beautiful place and a very challenging landing in hostile terrain. I really like the inclusion of the ATC communications in your videos as to me they add a lot of insight. The timelapse film is brilliant - wonderful cloudscapes - was that the Bena Gap you used into the Goroka Valley? I enjoy trying to work out your flightpath from these timelapse videos. The Crash and loss of life you talked about was very sad - I'll include below what I posted on Patreon about what I have found out about it. "The news of that crash was a real shock - when you said P2-SAM I remember seeing that identifier on Flightradar24. The Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) has issued a prelimenary report on the crash. They concluded that the aircraft's right wing clipped a tree and it dropped to the the ground with devasting results. From the damage observed they determined that the aircraft was in powered flight at the time of the incident. Looking at the maps of the area the terrain the aircraft was flying through was not the easiest - whilst generally descending there is high ground around upto six to eight thousand feet and it seems the crash happened at around eight thousand feet. Too early to say but that suggests the weather was instrumental in the incident. It seems that the PNGDF and other agencies deployed considerable resources for recovery from the crash site in difficult condititions. A very sad story but as you said Ryan, in marginal conditions the G1000 makes a huge difference. A great time lapse video, the essence of bush flying in PNG - Diningat to Madang then to Goroka. Thanks for a very informative but sombre video."

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Damn that is a tight landing field!! Nice work!

[@steveb1739]

Beautiful Capt. Ryan! Thank you so very much, and God Bless 🙏

[@Alex000113]

Yea that landing looked short/low. You live a tense/exciting job and have great skills. Loved the timelapse, the fluffy broken clouds reminded me of my skydiving days and accidentally going through them (fffftp !).

[@MathewKomabo-hj1mt]

Thanks Ryan, Mangi Aibai yah. One of our best Bush Pilots. Wai weh....

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

Love seeing your PNG flying which brings back memories of my early flying days flying B55 BN2 and PC6. Went on to big jets but miss the excitement of bush flying. Wau required full power on touchdown and V1 was brake release on T/O. Somethings never change, the dangers of Wx and terrain, of believing all clouds have a solid centre. I got out alive. Good luck be proud of serving the people.

[@twicebaked7420]

Your landings there always impress me, Ryan! The early commit, raising flaps instead of flaring. Very well done again sir. Yes, you floated the landing a little but that is understandable with the entire scenario you are dealing with. I'd personally rather float a little than hit it short (not that I am a licensed pilot, but I do have thousands of simulator hours.) Your passengers seemed to really enjoy it. And as usual... may angels fly with you friend.

[@VeRSINGOnTheGo]

Thank for taking us along Ryan, very informative and educational. You always have great content. Hope to get iut there in day soon to experience and drop by to say hello. Be safe as always, blessings

[@CarlosEduardoIsa]

What a great Pilot you are man! My respects and admiration! 🙏🙈🇨🇴🙏🏻😎👍

[@oculusangelicus8978]

Great video, thanks for the work you do for the people of PNG and for your professionalism and skills. I think that the Lucky man who has you as their trainer, is definitely in good hands! Safe travels to you!

[@nicce12]

I really like your methodical approach to flying and how you explain each step and consideration you make. The visuals of the landscape are stunning - fly safe and keep the blue side up!

[@kevinfergusson8239]

Excellent video. Thank you for highlighting the need for extreme care when flying in mountainous areas.. stay safe❤

[@billxam2674]

I love this channel so much. Getting to do what you do is an amazing career.

[@LewisTheFly888]

Thank you Ryan for a brilliant flight experience.

[@tningal]

You take every flight seriously and leave nothing to chance, great airman skills 👏☘️

[@AlienGamer38]

All pilots do that not just him

[@dash0173]

@@AlienGamer38 Definitely not all pilots do that. how about that CFI that got him and his student killed because he didnt take the flight seriously?

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

Things are more professional now. Back in the 60-70s some pilots would disable the stall warnings with match sticks on their C185 and C336 so as to climb out of high altitude air strips without the constant warning noise. I wasn't one of them.

[@michaellochmueller1100]

Fabulous Flying!! Amazing that such remote areas have air service and I am sure it is very much appreciated . Thanks for the great video!

[@davidrobins7753]

Thanks for sharing this flight. Always enjoyable - beautiful scenery.

[@jimbinoakharbor7493]

Great channel. I really enjoy watching this fellow take care of business for some people that really need a guy of this caliber! It's likely he will carry on after a few more years and ultimately transition to Boeing or Airbus equipment. A perfect choice for a major airline (however, I secretly hope he remains happy doing what he does now).

[@slanesimpson]

Never a boring day I guess; the locations and people you support are fortunate to have you serving them. I have a lot of respect for pilots; you have your hands full managing so much critical data to make sure you fly safe and fly wise. You are in our prayers, may God’s Mercy and Grace guide each flight you take.

[@jimmydulin928]

Level in low ground effect for maximum energy management and use of all free ground effect available. Good job. I got so used to that crop dusting that it became my default takeoff. We don't need the extra energy until we need it. At 200' and Vy and the engine sputtering, we wish we hadn't climbed through free ground effect energy quickly. Ten times with piston engine failure on Ag Cubs and Pawnees, having had zoom reserve airspeed from level in low ground effect on takeoff or in the crop field allowed flying to a LZ in the very near hemisphere in front of the wing.

[@belugast]

Love you vlogs keep them coming... 😀

[@michaelbrown-ub6jr]

You have more guts than most, well done

[@istvanbally2817]

Prayers for the families of the crew on that plane. 😢 Same for the families of the passengers and crews of the UH-60 and the CRJ700. So, so tragic.

[@bingtitus5471]

thank you for sharing this video appreciate it. May you be blessed and God protect you on your flights at all times.

[@searchforspock3541]

GG, this just came across my feed on you tube! Again GG from a X drug runner pilot of the late 70s early 80s! ❤ the humanity of what you all are doing!❤

[@Madpegasusmax]

the landscape is magnificent , Beautiful place to fly

[@deansawich6250]

Thanks. Takes me back to just flying many years ago.❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@n6mz]

That runway looked VERY SHORT. Time to unpucker. Thanks for the great content.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

it's 1305' long

[@libran3051]

Thats some Ace flying, spectacular!

[@dalemullins4562]

Thank you, Ryan

[@chuck_in_socal]

The big relief smile form the right seat after landing :-)

[@markbarrett7520]

I'm sorry to hear about the aircraft accident. It's amazing that you got 3 different flights in 1 video. I really enjoyed the flight down the coast line to Wewak. Thanks Ryan.

[@dansbrown1313]

It's sad when any plane crashes but worse for me when it's a medivac. It seems to me either the Pilot experienced a medical event and lost conscience or the plane had a mechanical failure. As a Paramedic required to fly on whatever plane or Helicopter was available and often in bad weather, it has often been a concern when flying to a Patient and when we load a Patient , I'm too busy to worry about it.

[@ClearedAsFiled]

You have an Awesome career....😊 God bless you

[@naps3386]

Bad weather is primary factor, the rest of your statement is just wild speculation.

[@kingfisch]

That was a gorgeous flight. Loved the time lapse as well. Prayers for the families of those lost in the crash. Keep safe. 🙏

[@adinew8920]

Thanks......

[@teneilp]

Something like a crash it really brings it home as to how things can go wrong with anything that we do you stay safe out flying around.

[@erichetherington9899]

Likes here Ryan awesome postage stamp runway landing up the side of a mountain! I'm sure you are an excellent instructor training others for what you do thank you

[@petermerriam1389]

Great flight again, Ryan! God bless you!

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thank you….its goes with out saying, be safe

[@SiblingCreature]

I'm sorry to hear about SAM. May her pilot and passengers rest in peace. For me it's kind of surreal to hear of it, I knew nothing about SAM, except that Moresby would sometimes list them of traffic to be aware of in your videos, but that meant that I was familiar with the tail number. It's a stark reminder of just how dangerous the flying you do in PNG really is. Fly Safe, Ryan. When you mentioned your destination in this video I immediately looked up to see the picture of it (featuring P2-NTK) on my wall calendar, It seems somehow appropriate to see a video of that destination in the matching calendar Month. 🙂 A completely unrelated point of interest for me, I think this is the first time I've seen one of your videos featuring 3 airports with paved runways.

[@capnfrankly]

I like this pilots attitude as to breaking in a new pilot. He says "get it right the first time" which I know is correct, not a it will be OK if you nake an error. One rarely gets a second chance in flying an aircraft. especially in PNG with its unpredictable weather and mountainous terrain, not to mention the state and size of the runways. Make an error and next you will be (f)lying a pine box underground !! It is a sensible and healthy attitude to impart to a newbie 👍👏

[@rogerclarke3291]

Beautiful video. Love the Tunes.

[@JordaineSafety]

Thanks agin from a non pilot, I find all your videos so engaging. I noticed you might have some Rotator Cuff sorness in your left shoulder; if you havent already there are some good exerecises on the Net you can do to try and eleviate any soreness. Thanks again David

[@JordaineSafety]

Right Shoulder

[@BO-dc4xg]

That was an amazing landing! blessings

[@buffplums]

Beautiful flight, and wonderful scenery looks like a million miles away from anywhere on earth absolutely beautiful. Great flying

[@leonjohansson6542]

Looking up the accident aircraft you featured I also found the aircraft you are flying had an incident on Thursday 28 April 2022 due to some maintenance inconsistencies. Hope they have stepped up their game in the shop for your ride.

[@neilgandhi5565]

Another great vlog T’s and P’s to the all associated with the crashed BN Islander which is also a reminder how dangerous it can be in this terrain but keep up the good work 😊😊😊

[@geraldmoore46]

Cancel the flight if you need, people that are willing to hike two days for the ride won't mind the delay. Being able to fly out of there for them is a blessing anough. Keep up the good work 👍

[@kennedysingh3916]

Watched from Jamaica. I use to work on Hilanders back in the late 1980's and they were pritty low tach then much less now.

[@PeggiMendricks]

It’s been a tough time recently in aviation. I’m so sorry to learn of the crash in PNG. Prayers for all involved. Mi pray for your safety as well. Love following you🙏

[@Sebastopolmark]

Thanks Ryan, it's always hard to hear about in incident but then you start thinking about the families that are affected etc. Here in the USA we have had two major incidents within the last week and many lives were lost. In the modern age flying is safe but unfortunately, the grim reaper raises it's ugly head! !! !!!

[@nuversion8673]

My CFI was the same way. He would not proceed with the training until he was confident that I fully understood any particular thing. There are many Pilot Debrief videos (plug intended😁) where new pilots have died due to poor decision making, and even some who given a pass way before they were ready to pilot an airplane. I think your student is fortunate to have you as his CFI. I'm going to dig around and see if there are more details on that unfortunate crash. Thanks for another beautiful video, Ryan!🙂

[@windansea6702]

You sure have a great head on your shoulders and very skilled to boot.

[@nightSkyacc]

10:30 Betty xd, keep up the good work Ryan love the videos 😄👍

[@steve83333]

Incredible !

[@craigbathurst9839]

I remember a missionary Pilot I think he was with Wykliffe that crashed. No souls survived. He missed some check points by radio. They found his plane sometime later.

[@luckyguy600]

No room for a mistake or weather closing in.

[@davebartosh5]

During the sped up flight at the end, one can see the difference in turbulence over land vs over the ocean. I enjoy those, and the music.

[@Taliyon]

I really want that checklist. That's really cool!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

www.missionarybushpilot.com

[@tompinnef6331]

Thank you for the video. Prayers for the families of those lost. Always sad to hear. Lovely looking area to fly into. Take care

[@john8451]

“We have this amazing terrain awareness system” (turns off terrain awareness system) 😂

[@jonathanbair523]

It let him know he was getting in the area.. He could see it so he turned it off so it did not keep yelling at him... He was with in the safety area, tho he fly's with a smaller area then mainland flights...

[@cbatiau2528]

that is one of the craziest places I've seen you land in all your videos

[@FireFly-1873]

Thank you for all your videos, they brings back many cherished memories. I see that flying in PNG has changed greatly since I was flying there with my father and some very courageous Australian pilots in 1977 to 1981. Things I remember, start every flight with a prayer, and stay away from the clouds, they have Big Rocks in them. My prayer for you is May God bless you in your mission work, may He keep you and your family safe, and may has everlasting arms always be under your wings. These are the reg. numbers of aircraft on which I spent a lot time.; P2-SDM, P2-SDA, and P2-SDC.

[@CaptainRonAhoy]

You are a good man. When you're on a short final to that grass strip, there is no go-around, is there? If I'm looking at that correctly, you're committed to landing. Stay safe, Ryan.

[@m00nie_m00n]

Indeed, no go around possible from the moment he said "commited". Like an inverted V1 but with a mountain in front.😲 I'm always in awe of his composure and skill every second of the way. 🙏

[@MikeCrum-sz1id]

You are a great pilot and a great family man. That is a dangerous country you're Is flying and working in. At some point you gotta consider the fact that you've done your time there. .

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yes, that time will for sure come. Probably in just a few short years

[@alissonteixeira4068]

hello missionary i`m from Brazil i am your follower.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Thanks for following!

[@rodneyschmuland1132]

I admire your skill with His Hand upon you!

[@bruced1429]

I made many a trip in Northern British Columbia in a Turbo Otter . We flew in the Northern Rockies and were float equiped, Our plane was equiped with a terain devise aboutnthe size if an IPAD. Our pilot keep the pointer inthe green zone as much as he could depending on weather. There was green ,orange, red and black zones. Depending on altitude we did go into the orange once and a while but only on clear days. Most of the time we flew the mountains we snow covered and flying through passes with only 400 feet of leeway in cloudy conditions was very interesting. I made one trip out to home base in a Turdo Caravan doing 270 kmh in the begiining of a snow storm, looking for a hole in the sky and a pass thru to the east. I was in the co-pilot seat and my job was the look for the pass, found it and our pilot made the turn and thru we went with little to spare .Otherwise we hade to fly out to the Laird river valley adding an hour to the trip. An other interesting trip. My hat goes off to all the Bush Pilots all over the world.

[@PaulHunt-cy6dg]

Lived in PNG for 3 years, used to fly with Talair, many years ago..... unfortunately accidents were quite common, especially around Goroka, lost a very good friend who crashed in awful weather.

[@JohmScriv]

PNG looks awesome from the air.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

It sure does.

[@flatiron53]

Outstanding video! God bless and stay safe.❤

[@mudpuddle8805]

With the crazies today, I would be nervous to have a passenger in the next seat.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

You would be surprised how nice everyone is in PNG.

[@believeachieve2847]

No go around?! Damn, like lukla

[@sevenshadesofsmooth]

Hi mate, just a quick question - how do the economics work out for mostPNG folks? I would have thought the local currency vs AUD or USD would make flights too expensive for the average punter. Does your clientele happen to be slightly better off, or are the fares genuinely affordable via govt subsidy etc? I had a mate fly for MAF about 20 years ago and he spoke more about deliveries and medical support than passengers.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

It's not cheap, that's for sure. About $2000/hr for commercial flights. So usually only people who have business fly

[@MikeM275]

I heard Betty retired a week or two ago. End of an era. But she'll still be heard for decades to come. On another note, that is a rough strip! Ever had the ELT go off on a bumpy landing?

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

haven't had an ELT go off, but I have lost AHRS multiple times on takeoff or landing for about an minute.

[@MikeM275]

@@MissionaryBushPilot Oh wow! I flew pre glass cockpits for the most part (even GPS was not certified for landing or precise navigation, yea that long ago lol)....so if your AHRS goes out you still have the gyro instruments that work correct?

[@charleshoward9644]

Great video Ryan! Sorry to hear about the plane crash victims, I’ll pray for their souls and for their loved ones. May they rest in peace.

[@knifetimestory]

"Welcome aboard. Now I'm going to tell you about a plane crash and oh, by the way our landing is going to be a tough one...some may even say dangerous. So, sit back and relax and enjoy!"

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

I get to enjoy it, but not so sure my pax always enjoy the landings

[@davidpinchbeck2134]

Love these videos!! How can I get a copy of the Above the treetops book pls?

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

www.missionarybushpilot.com

[@tonymiller225]

Would a commercial pilot in the west pushing buttons in his cockpit be capable of flying here - No

[@RichardMcLaren]

You're not a pilot, then?

[@tonymiller225]

@@RichardMcLaren Correct - but I still think there is a world away from turning knobs on the autopilot and flying low in the mountains like this. I regard top dressing pilots as one of the last few true flying jobs left apart from recreational flying

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

There was a Medical Flight that crashed in Philadelphia just a couple days ago also (Learjet 55) that crashed right after takeoff killing all aboard and some on the ground. All crashes are sad but especially so when they were trying to help someone with medical problems.

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

yeah I saw the tiktoks about it, so sad how many crashed have been happening lately

[@Cheese-m5x]

Great, you block the girls face only for her to turn round in her seat and give full ID. Good video as always though 👍

[@Visonista]

Ryan, no judgement here, but why do you can SAR before you are on the ground?

[@TheCruizer21]

If they're flying up a valley & the wind is strong over the mountain, probably got caught in downdraught turbulence at fairly low altitude!

[@montwolfman]

I am wondering which aircraft would be your 1st and only choice for doing what you are doing?