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Twin-Engine Aircraft Runway Overrun in October 1996 (8R-GGR)

Hampton Court, GuyanaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 15, 1996, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 8R-GGR) operated by Air Services Limited - Guyana was involved in an aviation accident near Hampton Court, Guyana during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It is believed that the loss of control after landing was the consequence of hydroplaning. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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 in October 1996, sustaining damage beyond repair. No casualties were reported, and hydroplaning was identified as the probable cause.

Incident Overview and Outcome In October 1996, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a runway overrun after landing on a wet surface. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, resulting in significant structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. No injuries or fatalities were reported during the incident. The exact date of the event remains unconfirmed, though it is known to have occurred sometime during that month. The lack of a specific registration or operator identification in the available records limits further operational context, but the physical condition of the aircraft and the environmental conditions at the time provide the primary basis for the investigation's conclusions.

Probable cause

It is believed that the loss of control after landing was the consequence of hydroplaning.

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