CESSNA 208B
Mathews Ridge, July 15, 2013
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Mathews Ridge |
| Country | GY |
| Coordinates | 7.49417, -60.16806 |
| Airport | Matthew's Ridge |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA13WA322 |
| Event ID | 20130716X53813 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 208B |
| Registration # | 8R-AMS |
| Operator | Air Services Limited |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 12 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 14 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On July 15, 2013, about 1157 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Guyana registration 8R-AMS, operated by Air Services Limited, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach at Matthew's Ridge Airport (SYMR), Matthew's Ridge, Guyana. Eleven of the 14 occupants were seriously injured.
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Guyana Civil Aviation Authority
Fairlie House
96 Duke Street, Kingston
Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone: (592)-227-1219
Fax: (592)-225-6800
http://www.gcaa-gy.org
Email: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the government of Guyana.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.