On 15 Jul 2013, a CESSNA 208B operated by Air Services Limited was involved in an aviation accident near Mathews Ridge, Guyana. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: No official probable cause was provided in the source material. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Cessna 208B operated by Air Services Limited sustained substantial damage after striking terrain while approaching Matthew's Ridge Airport in Guyana.
What happened
On July 15, 2013, at approximately 1157 UTC, a Cessna 208B, registration 8R-AMS, was performing an approach to Matthew's Ridge Airport (SYMR) in Matthew's Ridge, Guyana. During the approach phase, the aircraft impacted the terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.
Of the 14 occupants on board the aircraft, there were 12 serious injuries and 2 minor injuries. There were 0 fatalities associated with this accident.
Probable cause
No official probable cause was provided in the source material.
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