Minister for Works, Transport, and Civil Aviation Don Poyle of Papua New Guinea

Mr Poyle was saved by his bodyguards, who whisked him away in a car.

Speaking to the Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, Poyle said he was unharmed, but two other people were injured in the incident.

Poyle said he was saved by his body guards who whisked him away in a car.

Don Poyle says he expects to table the report in cabinet within two weeks before any recommendations in it are carried out.

But PNG Transport Minister Don Poyle said once one million kina ($400,000) had been secured from the Finance Department, the Air Accident Commission would be running within three weeks.

Poyle was speaking at the rally in the Eastern Highlands province, Australian Broadcasting Corporation radio reported Wednesday.

Poyle said he was saved by his body guards.