AN accident involving a dash 8 aircraft of the PNG airlines is affecting the Dash 8 operations here.
Solomon Airlines commercials Manager Gus Krause said the service of dash8 is affected and is grounded until further notice.
The accident in PNG involving an Airlines PNG Dash 8 aircraft near Madang late Thursday afternoon has resulted in a number of passengers missing.
A statement from the PNG airline said there were 28 passengers and 4 crew members on board.
“There appear to be some survivors while a number of people remain unaccounted for.
“Airlines PNG is working with the emergency service authorities to confirm this information in more detail.
“A full investigation is underway by authorities and Airlines PNG as to the possible cause of the accident.
“Airlines PNG fully supports the action of local authorities at Lae who have quarantined aviation fuel at Lae airport from where the aircraft originated.”
Airlines PNG has grounded its Dash 8 fleet of 12 aircraft until further notice.
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