No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport (PZ-TAO)

Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop, Suriname

On August 15, 1960, a Northrop N-23 Pioneer (registration PZ-TAO) operated by Surinam Airways - Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij (SLM) was involved in an aviation accident near Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop, Suriname. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport under undetermined circumstances.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the area surrounding the Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport. The specific details regarding the flight's origin or intended destination have not been established. At this time, the exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains unclear.

Following the crash, reports indicated that the aircraft was lost in an area near the airport. There is currently no official confirmation regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the event. The status and fate of the occupant involved in the flight remain unknown.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident has not yet been determined by investigators. The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently classified as unknown, and further investigation is required to establish the operational conditions at the time of the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Aug 1960 Northrop N-23 Pioneer accident near Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop, Suriname?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport under undetermined circumstances.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Aug 1960 Northrop N-23 Pioneer accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Aug 1960 involved a Northrop N-23 Pioneer, registration PZ-TAO, operated by Surinam Airways - Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij (SLM), at Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop, Suriname.