Fatal aircraft accident near Poeketi

8 fatalities • Poeketi, Suriname • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-05-15 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Poeketi, Suriname?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-05-15 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-05-15 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration PZ-TSV, operated by Blue Wing Airlines, at Poeketi, Suriname.

Loading the flight search…