No fatalities

1965-06-23: Beechcraft G18S (PZ-TAR) — Surinam Airways - Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij (SLM) — Kabelebo, Suriname

Kabelebo, SurinameLanding (descent or approach)

On June 23, 1965, a Beechcraft G18S (registration PZ-TAR) operated by Surinam Airways - Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij (SLM) was involved in an aviation accident near Kabelebo, Suriname during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781242042Data APIEditorial standards

A JATO-equipped aircraft sustained significant damage following a crash during its landing phase at Kabalebo Airstrip.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred at the Kabalebo Airstrip involving an aircraft equipped with Jet-Assisted Take-Off (JATO) units. During the approach and landing phase of the flight, the aircraft impacted the ground, resulting in a crash.

While the impact caused the aircraft to be written off due to the extent of the structural damage, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The incident resulted in the total loss of the airframe, but no fatalities or injuries occurred during the event.

Findings

Information regarding the specific mechanical or environmental factors leading to the crash is currently unavailable. The primary outcome of the accident was the destruction of the JATO-equipped aircraft upon contact with the airstrip.