Paramaribo – Jacobkondre

On February 10, 2001 at 12:00 AM, Paramaribo – Jacobkondre experienced a crash involving GAF Nomad N.24, operated by Gum Air, with the event recorded near Jacobkondre Sipaliwini.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

10 people were known to be on board, 10 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 8, passenger fatalities: 8, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On approach to Jacobkondre Airfield, the twin engine aircraft was too low. It collided with trees and crashed near the Salamacca River. The wreckage was found on a hill located about 3 km from the airfield. All 10 occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration PZ-TBP, MSN 73, year of manufacture 1978.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 4.9378°, -55.5389°.