A PNG Air Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration P2-ATB performing flight CG-8651 from Goroka to Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), was accelerating for takeoff from Goroka's runway 17R when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed (about 70 knots) due to a flock of birds. The aircraft slowed and came to a stop with both left hand main tyres burst. There were no injuries.

The flight was cancelled.

The aircraft returned to service 28 hours after the rejected takeoff.


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