Cessna 208B impacts terrain during approach at Matthew's Ridge Airport

No fatalities • Mathews Ridge, Guyana

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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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jul 2013 CESSNA 208B accident near Mathews Ridge, Guyana?

A Cessna 208B operated by Air Services Limited sustained substantial damage after striking terrain while approaching Matthew's Ridge Airport in Guyana.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jul 2013 CESSNA 208B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jul 2013 involved a CESSNA 208B, operated by Air Services Limited, at Mathews Ridge, Guyana.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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