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Twin-Engine Aircraft Collides with Construction Machinery at Holitipu Airport (8R-GHG)

Holitipu, GuyanaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 29, 1996, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 8R-GHG) operated by Trans Guyana Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Holitipu, Guyana during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airport authority failed to publish a notam about works in progress, and the pilot failed to get information about the destination airport conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck construction machinery after landing at Holitipu Airport, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview Following its landing at Holitipu Airport, a twin-engine aircraft collided with construction machinery and came to a stop. The impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, although no injuries were reported among those on board. ## Official Findings The investigation identified two primary factors contributing to the accident. First, the airport authority failed to issue a notice to airmen (NOTAM) regarding ongoing construction work at the facility. Second, the pilot did not obtain information about the conditions at the destination airport prior to arrival. These failures in communication and pre-flight preparation led to the collision with the construction equipment on the airfield.

Probable cause

The airport authority failed to publish a notam about works in progress, and the pilot failed to get information about the destination airport conditions.

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