Accidents & Incidents Database
Date of accident/incident: January 22, 2026
Location of accident/incident: Port Moresby Airport (POM), Papua New Guinea
Agency undertaking investigation: Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission
Investigation number: AIC-26-1002
Aircraft type: DHC-6-300
Aircraft registration: P2-BBM
Aircraft serial number: 542
Operator: Tropicair Limited
Number of fatalities/injuries: Nil
SUMMARY
On January 22, 2026, a DHC-6-300 Twin Otter operated by Tropicair and registered as P2-BBM (msn 542) made an emergency landing at Port Moresby Airport (POM) after losing its nose gear assembly following take off at Tapini Airport (TPI).
INVESTIGATION STATUS
Preliminary report issued February 21, 2026.
Read the preliminary report here
Images: Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission
