On January 5, 1991, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration 9Y-PIA) operated by Nealco Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan (ex Timehri, ex Atkinson Field), Guyana during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during its climb through poor weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Georgetown-Timehri Airport, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.
What happened
Shortly after departing from Georgetown-Timehri Airport, a twin-engine aircraft entered an uncontrollable descent. The incident occurred during the climb phase while the flight was operating in adverse weather conditions. The aircraft eventually impacted the ground approximately 15 km south of the airport.
All wreckage was destroyed upon impact. There were two fatalities recorded, as both occupants of the aircraft perished in the accident.
Findings
The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the accident.
The flight lost control during the initial climb following takeoff.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control during its climb through poor weather conditions.
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