Aircraft accident at Kabalebo Airstrip

No fatalities • Kabelebo, Suriname • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-06-23 Beechcraft G18S accident near Kabelebo, Suriname?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-06-23 Beechcraft G18S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-06-23 involved a Beechcraft G18S, registration PZ-TAR, operated by Surinam Airways - Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij (SLM), at Kabelebo, Suriname.

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