8 fatalities

2010-05-15: PZL-Mielec AN-28 (PZ-TSV) — Blue Wing Airlines — Poeketi, Suriname

Poeketi, SurinameFlight

On May 15, 2010, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration PZ-TSV) operated by Blue Wing Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Poeketi, Suriname in flight. 8 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781196128Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a forested region near Poeketi during a flight from Godo Olo to Paramaribo, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On a flight traveling from Godo Olo toward Paramaribo, a twin engine aircraft went down in a densely wooded area. The crash site was situated approximately 5 km northeast of Poeketi. Following the disappearance of the flight, search efforts located the wreckage several hours after the event occurred.

There were 8 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished. At the time of the impact, the specific flight phase has not been detailed, though the aircraft was actively en route to its destination.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown at this time.