History of the Flight
The aircraft, a Britten-Norman BN2A-26 registered as 8R-GRA, departed from Eugene F. Correia International Airport on 22 August 2016 for Eteringbang Airstrip. It was scheduled to shuttle fuel between Eteringbang, Ekereku Bottom, and Kaikan Airstrips over two days. The pilot completed twenty-one flights on 22 August and fourteen flights on 23 August 2016.
On the day of the accident, 24 August 2016, during the takeoff roll at Eteringbang Airstrip, the pilot observed standing water on the runway. He rotated the nose wheel before reaching the water, but the main undercarriage struck the water, slowing the aircraft. The nose wheel then contacted the runway, and the aircraft veered to the right.
A decision was made to abort the takeoff. The pilot applied brakes, but the aircraft slid further to the right on the wet surface. Realizing the aircraft would not stop on the runway, the pilot retarded the throttles to the closed position, moved the mixture controls to the cut-off position, and turned off the fuel selectors. The aircraft did not respond to attempts to change direction and eventually came to a stop after striking a boulder.
Injuries and Damage
Six persons were on board: the pilot and five passengers. All six suffered no injuries and were able to exit the aircraft unaided. There was no fire.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Britten-Norman BN2A-26, nationality and registration marks 8R-GRA, manufactured by Britten Norman Company.
Aerodrome Information
The accident occurred at Eteringbang Airstrip, located in Region #7, Guyana, at coordinates 06°43.03'N, 061°07.80'W.
Meteorological Information
The source does not provide specific weather data for the time of the accident. However, the presence of standing water on the runway indicates recent precipitation.
Wreckage and Impact Information
The aircraft came to a final rest after contacting a boulder. No further details about the wreckage were provided.