Accident
A single-engine airplane departed Cayenne-Rochambeau-Félix Eboué Airport on a cargo flight to Maripasoula. The aircraft was carrying a load of foods on behalf of a restaurant, and the pilot was the sole occupant onboard. Shortly after takeoff, during the initial climb, the engine lost power. The pilot reduced altitude and attempted an emergency landing on a known open area located near the airport. However, on short final approach, the aircraft struck an embankment and came to rest inverted.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft Information
The airplane was a single-engine type. No further details about the make, model, or registration were provided in the source.
Aftermath
No additional information about the investigation or subsequent actions is available from the source.