The copilot was ineffective and oblivious to the rapidly unfolding unsafe situation. A continuous WHOOP WHOOP PULL UP aural warning could have been effective in alerting the crew of the imminent danger. The final report stated confusion led to a botched evacuation of the airplane. According to cabin crew members, the word 'evacuate' was not understood by some of the passengers. Several passengers took their cabin baggage with them against instructions. The US Navy divers allowed a passenger to re-enter the aircraft and move forward to retrieve his shoes. However some cabin crew members acted with conspicuous courage, retrieving passengers lying under water in the aisle or still strapped in their seats. The report concluded the Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Safety Authority "did not meet the high standard of evidence-based assessment required for safety assurance, resulting in numerous deficiencies and errors". See also Lion Air Flight 904- A Boeing 737 that crashed in similar circumstances in April, 2013 References External links 2018 in the Federated States of Micronesia Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing 737 Next Generation Aviation accidents and incidents in 2018 Aviation accidents and incidents in the Federated States of Micronesia September 2018 events in Oceania Airliner accidents and incidents involving ditching