No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Overruns Wet Runway at Port Kaituma (8R-GHD)

Port Kaituma, GuyanaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 20, 2011, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 8R-GHD) operated by Trans Guyana Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Port Kaituma, Guyana during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 overran a wet runway at Port Kaituma in heavy rain, striking a pole and losing its nose gear. All four occupants escaped with minor injuries, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events A twin-engine aircraft completed an uneventful flight before beginning its descent to Port Kaituma. The approach was conducted in poor weather conditions, specifically heavy rain. After the aircraft made contact with the wet runway, it skidded and veered off the paved surface. During the excursion, the left wing struck a pole, and the nose gear was lost. The aircraft eventually came to rest off the runway. ## Casualties and Damage All four occupants on board escaped the incident with minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair.