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.