Cessna U206 accident near Eteringbang, Gy, August 8, 2017
On August 8, 2017 at about 3:13 pm local time, a Cessna U206, registered N8RGPR, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Eteringbang. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 8, 2017 · about 3:13 pm local time
- Place
- Eteringbang, Guyana · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna U206 G · all U206s on the register
- Registration
- N8RGPR · no longer on the register · serial U206-06257
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 8, 2017, about 1513 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna U206G, 8R-GPR, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in trees shortly after takeoff from Eteringbang Airstrip (SYET), Eteringbang, Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region, Guyana. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the commercial cargo flight. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The flight originated about 1512 UTC from SYET, and was destined for Ekereku Bottom Airport (SYEK), Ekereku, Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region, Guyana.Shortly after takeoff, between 200 and 300 ft above ground level, and with the fuel selector positioned to the right tank which contained about 25 gallons of fuel, the pilot reported hearing a decrease in engine rpm, with a corresponding loss of altitude. He initiated a descent for an off-airport forced landing, and impacted trees of a rain forest about 1-mile from the departure airstrip. The engine, which had about 1,500 hours since new, and the propeller will be retained for further examination. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Guyana. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: 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 AFTN: SYGCYAYX This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Guyana.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during takeoff defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 3,600 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental Motors, Inc. IO-520-F(12) (piston); 0 hours total
- Operator: Wings Aviation Limited
The flight
- Departed from: SYET Eteringbang at 3:12 pm
- Destination: SYEK Ekereku
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 290° at 8 knots
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,200 ft; a few clouds at 2,100 ft
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C), dew point 77°F (25°C)
- Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
- Observation at 3:00 pm from SYCJ, 172 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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