The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is conducting an investigation to ascertain the circumstances that led to the crash of an Air Services Limited, Britten-Norman Islander aircraft -bearing registration number 8R-GER, at the Chenapau airstrip.
The accident occurred at approximately 15:30hrs on November 1, 2017. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft was en route from Mahdia to Chenapau whena mechanical problem developed in a section of the wheel causing the aircraft to swerve off the runway upon landing. There are no reports of injuries or fatalities, however the carriage section of the aircraft was badly damaged.
Information into this accident will be provided when it becomes available.
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