Plane Missing in PNG

11 Aug 2009 12:00 AM

Leader, Aidan Grimes reports Our Spirit August group arrived in Kokoda late yesterday afternoon and have commenced their trek bound for Deniki today.

Plane Missing in PNG

Our sympathies are with the families and friends of those reported to be missing from APNG flight CG4684 that did not arrive in Kokoda yesterday morning as scheduled.  We confirm that Our Spirit clients participating in our August trek left for Popendetta on Air Nuigini flight 856 at 12:55pm and arrived safely at Kokoda Village late yesterday afternoon.

Latest reports:

ABC News: Kokoda plane wreck found

ABC News: Hopes fade for Kokoda crash victims

ABC News:  Fears for Australians on Missing PNG plane

The Age: Fears for Aussies on Missing PNG plane

Channel 9:  Kokoda trekkers not on missing plane

Relatives concerned about family members should contact DFAT’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 02 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135