Region
South America

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-2 Islander in Mahdia: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 6, 2001
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
8R-GFN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kato - Mahdia
MSN:
289
YOM:
1971
Location:
Mahdia
Potaro-Siparuni
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a flight from Kato to Mahdia, carrying two pilots and one passenger on behalf of a public work company. On approach, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions when the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Ebini located 9 km short of runway and crashed in a wooded area. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander in Kurupung: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 3, 2000
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
8R-GAC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
694
YOM:
1973
Location:
Kurupung
Cuyuni-Mazaruni
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was descending to Kurupung Airstrip in marginal weather conditions when it collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area located in hilly terrain. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. The aircraft was on its way to Kurupung to deliver fuel drums.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander in Hampton Court

Date & Time: Oct 15, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
8R-GGR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
230
YOM:
1970
Location:
Hampton Court
Pomeroon-Supenaam
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing in a wet runway surface, the twin engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance and overran. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the accident remains unknown, somewhere in October 1996.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the loss of control after landing was the consequence of hydroplaning.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander in Holitipu

Date & Time: May 29, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
8R-GHG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
484
YOM:
1975
Location:
Holitipu
Cuyuni-Mazaruni
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Holitipu Airport, the twin engine aircraft collided with construction machinery and came to rest. There were no injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The airport authority failed to publish a notam about works in progress. The pilot failed to get information about the destination airport conditions.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 near Georgetown

Date & Time: Sep 15, 1994
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Kayman Sankar Aviation
Registration:
8R-GGU
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan - Georgetown-Ogle
MSN:
251
YOM:
1971
Location:
Georgetown
Demerara-Mahaica
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Sole on board, the pilot was completing a cargo flight from Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan Airport to Georgetown-Ogle Airport. While descending to Ogle Airport by night, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located few km south of Georgetown. The wreckage was found few hours later. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot Gerry Gouveia was seriously injured. The accident occurred somewhere in September 1994 (exact date unknown).

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo near Georgetown: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Nealco Air Services
Registration:
9Y-PIA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Georgetown - Piarco
MSN:
31-8012080
YOM:
1980
Location:
Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan (ex Timehri)
Demerara-Mahaica
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Georgetown-Timehri Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed 15 km south of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 401 in Georgetown: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 401
Operator:
Lawrence Vansertima
Registration:
N4042Q
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan (ex Timehri)
Demerara-Mahaica
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 402B on Mt Pakaraima: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Guyana Mining Company
Registration:
8R-GEP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
402B-1023
YOM:
1975
Location:
Mt Pakaraima
Potaro-Siparuni
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Pakaraima. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 100 in the Kamoa Mountain Range: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant
Operator:
Guyana Civil Aviation Department
Registration:
8R-GFF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1966
YOM:
1979
Location:
Kamoa Mountain Range
Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Country:
Guyana
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located in the Kamoa Mountain Range. All four occupants were killed.
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