Incident
A cargo flight operating from Paramaribo to Willemstad, Curaçao, with an intermediate stop in Georgetown, Guyana, experienced an engine failure during the second leg of the journey. While cruising at altitude, the crew notified air traffic control of a right engine failure and obtained clearance to divert to Barcelona for a safe landing. However, during the final approach in nighttime conditions, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a field. The copilot was killed, and three other occupants sustained injuries.
Flight Details
The flight was a cargo operation originating in Paramaribo. The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not disclosed in the official source. The crew had planned an intermediate stop in Georgetown before continuing to Willemstad. The failure occurred on the leg following the stop, prompting the diversion to Barcelona.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine in flight for an undetermined reason. No further details regarding the nature of the engine failure were provided in the source.