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Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-28 in Poeketi: 8 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 2010 at 1510 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-28
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TSV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Godo Olo – Paramaribo
MSN:
1AJ007-10
YOM:
1990
Location:
Poeketi
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
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
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TST
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Paramaribo - Kwamalasamutu
MSN:
1AJ008-04
YOM:
1990
Location:
Kwamalasamutu
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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)
Schedule:
Poesoegroenoe – Paramaribo
MSN:
207-0313
YOM:
1976
Location:
Poesoegroenoe
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Paramaribo – Lawa
MSN:
1AJ007-17
YOM:
1990
Location:
Benzdorp
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
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 GAF Nomad N.24A in Jacobkondre: 10 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 2001
Type of aircraft:
GAF Nomad N.24
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TBP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Paramaribo – Jacobkondre
MSN:
73
YOM:
1978
Location:
Jacobkondre
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
On approach to Jacobkondre Airfield, the twin engine aircraft was too low. It collided with trees and crashed near the Salamacca River. The wreckage was found on a hill located about 3 km from the airfield. All 10 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK in Tafelberg: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
KLM Aerocarto
Registration:
PH-DAA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
11855
YOM:
1943
Location:
Tafelberg
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 10,000 feet on a survey flight, one of the engine failed. The crew was able to feather its propeller but decided to reduce his altitude in an attempt to increase the performances of the remaining engine. While descending, the pilot-in-command encountered low clouds and limited visibility when the airplane struck trees, stalled and crashed in a dense wooded area. While both passengers were rescued, all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Kabalebo

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TAR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-584
YOM:
1961
Location:
Kabelebo
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing at Kabalebo Airstrip. There were no casualties but the JATO equipped aircraft was written off.

Crash of an Aero Commander 520 near Palumeu: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 520
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TAG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Paramaribo – Palumeu
MSN:
520-64
YOM:
1953
Location:
Palumeu
Sipaliwini
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Paramaribo, carrying a load of building materials to be dropped in Palomeu for the construction of the new Airport. While approaching in mist, the airplane struck a hill and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed. The captain was Vincent Fajks who later gave his name to the airport of Palomeu. The copilot, Rudi Elwin Kappel, co-founder of the National career SLM, gave his name to the airport of Tafelberg.
Probable cause:
It is believed the accident was caused by an engine failure.
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