Region
South America

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK in Tafelberg: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
KLM Aerocarto
Registration:
PH-DAA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
11855
YOM:
1943
Location:
Tafelberg
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 10,000 feet on a survey flight, one of the engine failed. The crew was able to feather its propeller but decided to reduce his altitude in an attempt to increase the performances of the remaining engine. While descending, the pilot-in-command encountered low clouds and limited visibility when the airplane struck trees, stalled and crashed in a dense wooded area. While both passengers were rescued, all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Paramaribo

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TAT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-333
YOM:
1953
Location:
Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop
Paramaribo City District
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the crew completed a wheels-up landing at Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Kabalebo

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TAR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-584
YOM:
1961
Location:
Kabelebo
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing at Kabalebo Airstrip. There were no casualties but the JATO equipped aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Northrop C-125A Raider in Paramaribo

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Northrop N-23 Pioneer
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TAO
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2505
Location:
Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop
Paramaribo City District
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport. Occupant's fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-124C Globemaster II in Paramaribo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Operator:
Registration:
52-0993
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Charleston - Paramaribo
MSN:
43902
YOM:
1952
Location:
Paramaribo
Paramaribo City District
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility. Too low, the four engine airplane struck trees, stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area located 4,5 km short of runway. Three crew members were killed while four others were injured.

Crash of an Aero Commander 520 near Palumeu: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 520
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TAG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Paramaribo – Palumeu
MSN:
520-64
YOM:
1953
Location:
Palumeu
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Paramaribo, carrying a load of building materials to be dropped in Palomeu for the construction of the new Airport. While approaching in mist, the airplane struck a hill and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed. The captain was Vincent Fajks who later gave his name to the airport of Palomeu. The copilot, Rudi Elwin Kappel, co-founder of the National career SLM, gave his name to the airport of Tafelberg.
Probable cause:
It is believed the accident was caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-1 in Paramaribo: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
3134
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4224
YOM:
1942
Location:
Paramaribo
Paramaribo City District
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off, killing all six crewmen.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-15-DL near Paramaribo

Date & Time: May 20, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-23409
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
9271
YOM:
1943
Location:
Paramaribo
Paramaribo City District
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing following an engine failure. The aircraft crashed in a field 96 km from Paramaribo-Zanderij Airport. The occupant fate remains unknown.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas A-20C-10-DO Havoc in Paramaribo

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
42-33328
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
6790
YOM:
1941
Location:
Paramaribo
Paramaribo City District
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to make an emergency landing in Paramaribo for unknown reasons. There were no fatalities and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Martin B-26B-4 Marauder off Suriname: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Martin B-26 Marauder
Operator:
Registration:
41-18021
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Georgetown – Belém
Location:
Suriname
All Suriname
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
En route from Georgetown to Belém, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Suriname. Lost without trace.
Crew:
1st Lt Orville P. Cobb, pilot,
2nd Lt Robert P. Baker,
2nd Lt Howard L. Burden,
Sgt Kenneth V. McClung.
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