Fatal aircraft accident during go-around at Lawa-Antino airport

19 fatalities • Benzdorp, Suriname • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a wooded hillside during a missed approach at Lawa-Antino airport, resulting in the deaths of all 19 people on board.

What happened

During the final approach to Lawa-Antino airport, the flight crew received notification that another aircraft was occupying the runway. In response to this runway incursion, the crew executed a go-around procedure to avoid a collision.

During this maneuver, the aircraft struck a wooded hillside. The impact caused the plane to crash and subsequently burst into flames. There were 19 fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The crew attempted an aborted landing following reports of runway congestion.
  • The sequence of events concluded with a collision with terrain during the missed approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a wooded hillside while performing a go-around procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-04-03 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Benzdorp, Suriname?

An aircraft crashed into a wooded hillside during a missed approach at Lawa-Antino airport, resulting in the deaths of all 19 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-04-03 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 19 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-04-03 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration PZ-TSO, operated by Blue Wing Airlines, at Benzdorp, Suriname.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a wooded hillside while performing a go-around procedure.

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