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July 25, 2017 · Britten Norman BN2A 26 · 8R-GRA
Eteringbang, GY
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 25, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Eteringbang, GY
Aircraft
Britten Norman BN2A 26
Tail Number
8R-GRA
Operator
Roraima Airways
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17RA260
On July 25, 2017, about 2153 coordinated universal time, a Britten Norman BN2A-26, Guyana Registration 8R-GRA, operated by Roraima Airways Ltd., was substantially damaged when it impacted wooded terrain while on approach to Eteringbang Airstrip (SYET), Eteringbang, Guyana. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Guyanese flight regulations, departed Ekereku Bottom Airport (SYEK), Ekereku, Guyana, and was destined for SYET.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 Civil Aviation Authority 82 Premniranjan Place Prashad Nagar Georgetown Guyana Tel.: (592) 22 56822 E-mail: director-general@gcaa-gy.org Fax: (592) 22 56800 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the government of Guyana.
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On July 25, 2017, about 2153 coordinated universal time, a Britten Norman BN2A-26, Guyana Registration 8R-GRA, operated by Roraima Airways Ltd., was substantially damaged when it impacted wooded terrain while on approach to Eteringbang Airstrip (SYET), Eteringbang, Guyana. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was conducted under Guyanese flight regulations, departed Ekereku Bottom Airport (SYEK), Ekereku, Guyana, and was destined for SYET.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 Civil Aviation Authority 82 Premniranjan Place Prashad Nagar Georgetown Guyana Tel.: (592) 22 56822 E-mail: director-general@gcaa-gy.org Fax: (592) 22 56800 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the government of Guyana.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:53 UTC
Nearest AirportEteringbang (1nm)
Runway03
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftBritten Norman BN2A 26
Tail Number8R-GRA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRoraima Airways
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 260 | Lycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 260
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0