Cessna 182 forced landing in Poesoegroenoe following engine failure

No fatalities • Poesoegroenoe, Suriname

A Cessna 182 experienced an uncontained engine failure and performed a forced landing in Suriname.

What happened

On May 18, 2017, at 18:40 UTC, a Cessna 182P, registration PZ-VAC, was performing a flight from Kwamalasoemoetoe Airport (SMSM) in Sipaliwini, Suriname, to Zorg en Hoop Airfield (SMZO) in Paramaribo, Suriname. During the flight, the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure.

The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing in Poesoegroenoe, Suriname. The aircraft sustained minor damage during the landing. All three occupants—the pilot and two passengers—were not injured.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 May 2017 CESSNA 182 P accident near Poesoegroenoe, Suriname?

A Cessna 182 experienced an uncontained engine failure and performed a forced landing in Suriname.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 May 2017 CESSNA 182 P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 May 2017 involved a CESSNA 182 P, operated by CC Logistical Solutions, N.V., at Poesoegroenoe, Suriname.

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