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June 7, 1989 · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-62 · N1809E
Paramaribo, NS
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1989
Injury Outcomes
174 injuries (174 fatalities)
Location
Paramaribo, NS
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-62
Tail Number
N1809E
Operator
Suriname Airways
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
DCA89RA056
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:27 UTC
Nearest AirportZandery Intl (1nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-62
Tail NumberN1809E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSuriname Airways
Operating RulePart 129
Engines4
Seats189
People & Injuries
Injury Summary174 injuries (174 fatalities)
Fatal174
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total174
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind3 kt
Visibility56 sm
CeilingOvercast 400 ft
Altimeter0