N4042Q
Flight / Schedule
N4042Q
Aircraft
Cessna 401Registration
N4042Q
Operator
Lawrence VansertimaDate
June 4, 1989 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan (ex Timehri) Demerara-Mahaica
Region
South America • Guyana
Narrative Report
On June 4, 1989 at 12:00 AM, N4042Q experienced a crash involving Cessna 401, operated by Lawrence Vansertima, with the event recorded near Georgetown-Cheddi Jagan (ex Timehri) Demerara-Mahaica.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
After takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N4042Q.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Both occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Lawrence VansertimaFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Guyana
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Cessna 401Registration
N4042Q
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