Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft departed Ekereku on a cargo flight to Eteringbang (Arop), carrying fuel drums destined for local miners. On final approach to Eteringbang Airfield Runway 03, the aircraft was observed flying very low. The pilot initiated a right turn, during which control was lost. The aircraft crashed in a densely wooded area approximately 200 meters from the runway.
Damage and Occupants
The aircraft was destroyed upon impact. The pilot, Collin Martin, who was the sole individual aboard, was killed. Martin had served as Chief Pilot of Roraima Airways since 2015.
Official Findings
According to the investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the pilot flying a non-standard traffic pattern at an excessively low altitude and very close to the runway. The resulting extreme flight maneuvers performed to position the aircraft for landing led to a loss of control.
Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adhere to established standard operating procedures during the approach and landing sequence.