On November 22, 2008, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration PZ-TVC) operated by Gum Air was involved in an aviation accident near Gusterie, Suriname during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions shortly after takeoff, necessitating an emergency descent into dense vegetation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced engine failure shortly after departing Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport, resulting in a crash landing in a wooded area.
What happened
Shortly after departing from Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport, the aircraft experienced mechanical issues related to its engine. In response to these complications, the pilot decided to perform an emergency landing. During the descent, the aircraft impacted a patch of vegetation located in Gusterie.
While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no injuries reported among the occupants. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight following takeoff.
Findings
The primary factor leading to the crash landing was engine problems encountered during the early stages of flight.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions shortly after takeoff, necessitating an emergency descent into dense vegetation.