Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 July 2013
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Owner/operator: Air Services Limited – ASL
Registration Number: 8R-AMS
Location: near Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) –
ÿ Guyana
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: Cessna 208B Caravan aircraftCessna 208B Caravan aircraft
Category: Accident
A Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft impacted terrain during approach to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Guyana, resulting in significant damage and injuries to the thirteen occupants. Local weather conditions are suspected to be a contributing factor.A Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft impacted terrain during approach to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Guyana, resulting in significant damage and injuries to the thirteen occupants. Local weather conditions are suspected to be a contributing factor.
Description
The aircraft, a Cessna 208B Caravan, impacted terrain while on approach to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ), Guyana. The aircraft came to rest in thick vegetation and sustained substantial damage and injuries to the thirteen occupants onboard ranged from serious to minor. Local weather may have been a factor in the accident.
Source of Information
http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2013/07/16/plane-crashes-at-matthews-ridgepilot-11-others-walk-away-with-minor-injuries/http://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2013/07/16/plane-crashes-at-matthews-ridgepilot-11-others-walk-away-with-minor-injuries/Primary Cause
Terrain impact during approach.Terrain impact during approach.Share on:
