Cessna 208B crash near Olive Creek, Guyana

2 fatalities • Olive Creek, Guyana

A cargo flight operated by Trans Guyana Airways crashed into wooded terrain shortly after takeoff from Olive Creek Airport.

What happened

On January 19, 2014, at approximately 1500 UTC, a Cessna 208B, registration 8R-GHS, crashed shortly after departing Olive Creek Airport (SYOC) in Olive Creek, Guyana. The aircraft, operated by Trans Guyana Airways, was performing a cargo flight destined for Imbaimadai Airport (SYIB).

Following the impact with wooded terrain, the aircraft was destroyed. The flight involved a pilot and a cargo loader, both of whom sustained 2 fatal injuries.

Probable cause

Not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jan 2014 CESSNA 208B accident near Olive Creek, Guyana?

A cargo flight operated by Trans Guyana Airways crashed into wooded terrain shortly after takeoff from Olive Creek Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jan 2014 CESSNA 208B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jan 2014 involved a CESSNA 208B, operated by Trans Guyana Airways, at Olive Creek, Guyana.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not provided in the source material.

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