Fatal aircraft accident during descent near Kurupung

3 fatalities • Kurupung, Guyana • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Kurupung, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During the final stages of flight, a twin engine airplane was performing a descent toward the Kurupung area. While maneuvering for landing, the aircraft impacted a mountain, leading to a high-impact crash.

The accident resulted in a total of three fatalities among those on board. Out of the four people present on the aircraft at the time of the impact, only one passenger survived the event.

Findings

Information regarding the specific technical failures or environmental conditions leading to the collision remains limited, though the crash occurred while the aircraft was in the descent phase of its flight profile.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain during its descent toward Kurupung.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-12-03 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Kurupung, Guyana?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its approach to Kurupung, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-12-03 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1973-12-03 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration 8R-GCP, operated by Guyana Airways, at Kurupung, Guyana.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain during its descent toward Kurupung.

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