Mahdia Airport (MHA/SYMD) → Imbaimadai Airport (IMB/SYIB)
Flight / Schedule
Mahdia Airport (MHA/SYMD) → Imbaimadai Airport (IMB/SYIB)
Aircraft
Cessna 208B Grand CaravanRegistration
8R-YAC
MSN
208B0647
Year of Manufacture
1997
Operator
Air Services Limited - ASLDate
April 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Destroyed
Crash Location
Region Eight -
Region
South America • Guyana
Narrative Report
On April 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Mahdia Airport (MHA/SYMD) → Imbaimadai Airport (IMB/SYIB) experienced a crash involving Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, operated by Air Services Limited - ASL, with the event recorded near Region Eight -.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was en route at a destroyed crash site.
1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashed in a heavily forested area in Region Eight, Guyana. The pilot died in the crash. His death was confirmed on 13 April 2026 after extensive search operations.
Aircraft reference details include registration 8R-YAC, MSN 208B0647, year of manufacture 1997.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crashed in a heavily forested area in Region Eight, Guyana. The pilot died in the crash. His death was confirmed on 13 April 2026 after extensive search operations.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Mahdia Airport (MHA/SYMD) → Imbaimadai Airport (IMB/SYIB)
Operator
Air Services Limited - ASLFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
Destroyed
Region / Country
South America • Guyana
Aircraft Details
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