3 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Matthew's Ridge, Guyana (GN-7953)

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On July 23, 1979, an IAI Arava 201 (registration GN-7953) operated by Venezuelan National Guard - Guardia Nacional Bolivariana de Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Matthew's Ridge, Guyana in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Matthew's Ridge, Guyana, after the crew became lost due to deteriorating weather during a flight from Ciudad Bolívar to Santa Elena de Uairén. Three occupants were killed and six were injured.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Ciudad Bolívar to Santa Elena de Uairén when it encountered deteriorating weather conditions. The crew subsequently became lost during the en route phase of the flight. In an effort to resolve the situation, the pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft struck obstacles and crashed in the vicinity of Matthew's Ridge, Guyana. The incident resulted in three fatalities and six injuries among the occupants. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.