Hydraulics malfunction, no brakes, disabled flight recorder: Air Safety investigators describe last flight of Lulutai A3-PUA

Hydraulics complications occurred mid-flight, before the Lulutai Airlines Saab 340B lost control while taxiing, after landing at Fua'amotu with a full load of passengers in December last year. Hydraulic fuel loss and other safety problems with the aircraft are detailed by aviation safety investigators in a preliminary report published in April.