Accident Details
On July 25, 2017, at approximately 2153 coordinated universal time, a Britten Norman BN2A-26, Guyana registration 8R-GRA, operated by Roraima Airways Ltd., was substantially damaged when it impacted wooded terrain during approach to Eteringbang Airstrip (SYET) in Eteringbang, Guyana. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight originated from Ekereku Bottom Airport (SYEK) in Ekereku, Guyana, and was destined for SYET. The operation was conducted under Guyanese flight regulations.
Investigation
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has jurisdiction over the accident investigation. Any further information may be obtained from the GCAA at 82 Premniranjan Place, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana, telephone (592) 22 56822, email [email protected], fax (592) 22 56800. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the government of Guyana.