N4762Q
Flight / Schedule
N4762Q
Aircraft
Cessna 207 Skywagon/StationairRegistration
N4762Q
Operator
Lucille RushingDate
February 22, 1971 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Potaro Potaro-Siparuni
Region
South America • Guyana
Coordinates
5.0975°, -60.0263°
Narrative Report
On February 22, 1971 at 12:00 AM, N4762Q experienced a crash involving Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, operated by Lucille Rushing, with the event recorded near Potaro Potaro-Siparuni.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Potaro River. There were no casualties.
Aircraft reference details include registration N4762Q.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 5.0975°, -60.0263°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the Potaro River. There were no casualties.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Lucille RushingFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
South America • Guyana
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Cessna 207 Skywagon/StationairRegistration
N4762Q
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