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Emergency landing of aircraft near Gusterie, Suriname (PZ-TVC)

Gusterie, SurinameTakeoff (climb)

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Nov 2008 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Gusterie, Suriname?

An aircraft experienced engine failure shortly after departing Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport, resulting in a crash landing in a wooded area.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Nov 2008 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Nov 2008 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration PZ-TVC, operated by Gum Air, at Gusterie, Suriname.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced engine malfunctions shortly after takeoff, necessitating an emergency descent into dense vegetation.

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