GCAA probing aviation incidents at Matthews Ridge
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says that it has launched an investigation into two separate aircraft incidents that took place today at Matthews Ridge, Region One.
The first incident occurred at approximately 7:55 am and involved a Cessna 208 Caravan, registration 8R-KAB, operated by Jags Aviation. The second incident occurred at approximately 8:15 am and involved an Air Services Limited (ASL) Cessna 208 Caravan, registration 8R-GCB.
Preliminary reports indicate that the Jags Aviation Cessna 208 suffered a puncture to its left landing gear tire while manoeuvring in the parking area.
The ASL aircraft landed on the prepared surface and overran onto unprepared surface which resulted in a punctured tire on the left landing gear.
There was no reported injury neither was there any significant damage to the aircraft.
The Government of Guyana, through the GCAA, had issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) advising pilots to exercise heightened caution during approach, landing and take-off at the Matthews Ridge runway, which is currently undergoing upgrades. These NOTAMs are read by the pilots during the pre-flight for their awareness, the release said.
