Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

En route from Godo Olo to Paramaribo, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located 5 km northeast from Poeketi. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 8 occupants were killed.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Kwamalasamutu

Date & Time: Oct 15, 2009 at 1400 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-28

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PZ-TST

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Paramaribo - Kwamalasamutu

MSN:

1AJ008-04

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1990

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Upon landing at the Kwamalasamutu Airstrip, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. Three passengers were slightly injured while the captain was seriously injured. All four other occupants escaped unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Poesoegroenoe

Date & Time: Aug 21, 2008

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Operator:

Overeem Air Service

Registration:

PZ-TRR

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Poesoegroenoe – Paramaribo

MSN:

207-0313

YOM:

1976

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Shortly after takeoff from Poesoegroenoe Airstrip, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area. All six occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

It is believed that the accident was the consequence of an engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Benzdorp: 19 killed

Date & Time: Apr 3, 2008 at 1100 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-28

Operator:

Registration:

PZ-TSO

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Paramaribo – Lawa

MSN:

1AJ007-17

YOM:

1990

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While approaching Lawa-Antino airport, the crew was informed that another airplane was on the runway at that time. The crew initiated a go-around procedure when the aircraft hit a wooded hillside and crashed, bursting into flames. All 19 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Paramaribo

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1967

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

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Registration:

PZ-TAT

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

AF-333

YOM:

1953

Location:

Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop

Paramaribo City District

Country:

Suriname

Region:

South America

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For unknown reason, the crew completed a wheels-up landing at Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.