On May 3, 2000, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration 8R-GAC) operated by Trans Guyana Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Kurupung, Guyana during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees during a descent in poor weather 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded, hilly area during its approach to Kurupung Airstrip, resulting in the death of the pilot.
What happened
During an approach to the Kurupung Airstrip, a twin-engine aircraft was engaged in a descent under marginal weather conditions. While navigating the hilly terrain, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently crashed within a heavily wooded region. The flight was being operated to transport fuel drums to the airstrip.
At the time of the impact, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. The collision with the vegetation resulted in one fatality.
Findings
The aircraft was operating in marginal weather conditions during the descent phase.
The crash occurred in a wooded area characterized by hilly terrain.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck trees during a descent in poor weather conditions.