Fatal aircraft collision with mountain in Kamoa Mountain Range

4 fatalities • Kamoa Mountain Range, Guyana • Flight

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside in the Kamoa Mountain Range during flight through adverse weather, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight through inclement weather, a twin engine airplane collided with a mountain slope within the Kamoa Mountain Range. The aircraft impacted terrain that was obscured by heavy cloud cover at the time of the accident.

There were four fatalities recorded following the impact, as all individuals on board perished in the crash. The flight was in the cruise phase when the collision occurred.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions during the period leading up to the accident.
  • Low visibility caused by clouds shrouded the mountain slope, preventing the crew from seeing the terrain obstacle.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside due to flight through heavy cloud cover and poor visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1981-01-18 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident near Kamoa Mountain Range, Guyana?

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a mountainside in the Kamoa Mountain Range during flight through adverse weather, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1981-01-18 Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1981-01-18 involved a Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant, registration 8R-GFF, operated by Guyana Civil Aviation Department, at Kamoa Mountain Range, Guyana.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside due to flight through heavy cloud cover and poor visibility.

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