November 2008

PNG is one of the most hazardous flying environments in the world. Recent years have seen a disturbing number of crashes. All were poorly investigated due to corruption and lack of resources.
Safety standards have fallen off the edge. Air investigator Sydney OToole is concerned about PNGs inadequate aviation safety systems. In the past seven years, 19 crashes have never been looked into properly. The crash of Patrick Kundins plane eighteen months ago is a prime example of the systems breakdown. OToole believes that due process was not allowed to take place. The wreckage was plundered and the recordings of the crews distress calls were wiped out. With no legal framework to back them up, investigators are powerless: We have no legal mandate to do anything. We cant do a damn thing.

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