Air Niugini has confirmed one of its Q400 aircrafts encountered technical problems while on a flight to its destination yesterday.
It is understood the aircraft was on its way to Goroka in the Eastern Highlands from Port Moresby when the technical fault forced the aircraft, its crew, and passengers to return to Port Moresby city.
Airport police also confirmed that all emergency units were at the Jackson International Airport to prepare to attend to the emergency if things turned out badly.
Air Niugini said the Q400 aircraft made a safe landing at Port Moresby that afternoon, following a false light indication.
“The landing occurred without any issues, with Air Traffic Control advised in advance in accordance with normal airline operating procedures.”
Meanwhile, according to Captain Ted Paki the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the provider of Air Navigation Services for Papua New Guinea- NiuSky Pacific Limited, the aircraft crew did an excellent job in following flight emergency procedures to take the aircraft and its passengers safely to land.