On February 10, 2001, a GAF Nomad N.24 (registration PZ-TBP) operated by Gum Air was involved in an aviation accident near Jacobkondre, Suriname during landing or approach. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was flying too low during its approach to the airfield, leading to a collision with trees. 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.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed near the Salamacca River during its approach to Jacobkondre Airfield, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During the final approach to Jacobkondre Airfield, a twin engine aircraft descended below a safe altitude. The flight path led the plane into a collision with trees, which subsequently caused the aircraft to crash in the vicinity of the Salamacca River. The wreckage was later located on a hill situated approximately 3 km away from the airfield.
Findings
The aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude during the approach phase.
The impact with vegetation was a primary factor in the crash sequence.
There were 10 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.
Probable cause
The aircraft was flying too low during its approach to the airfield, leading to a collision with trees.