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1994-09-15: Britten-Norman Islander (8R-GGU) — Kayman Sankar Aviation — Georgetown, Guyana

Georgetown, GuyanaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 15, 1994, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 8R-GGU) operated by Kayman Sankar Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Georgetown, Guyana during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine cargo aircraft crashed in a wooded area south of Georgetown, Guyana, during a night descent. The pilot, sole occupant, was seriously injured; the aircraft was destroyed.

Summary

A twin-engine cargo aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area a few kilometers south of Georgetown, Guyana, in September 1994. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident

The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan Airport to Georgetown-Ogle Airport. While descending at night, the aircraft crashed in a wooded area. The exact date of the accident in September 1994 is unknown. The circumstances of the crash were not specified in the investigation source.

Aftermath

The wreckage was located several hours after the crash. The pilot, identified as Gerry Gouveia, was seriously injured. No other occupants were on board. The aircraft was destroyed.

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