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Cessnas cleared to fly again
Airworthiness Inspectors from the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have completed their investigation and inspections of all Cessna Caravans at the Eugene F. Correia
GCAA’ Director General, Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field
International Airport at Ogle, East Coast Demerara, declaring all the aircraft as safe for use.
According to the authority yesterday, following the submission of their findings, the Director General of the GCAA, Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, has lifted the suspension which was instituted on Wednesday, effectively giving the operators the green-light to continue using this type of aircraft as part of their fleet.
On Wednesday, the left main landing gear of aircraft C208B, belonging to Air Services Limited, collapsed while being loaded at the Ogle Airport.
The Director General issued the temporary suspension of all flights using the Caravans until safety inspections were completed. The suspension was given “in the interest of safety for the flying public”.
The Cessna Caravan (at left) shortly after the landing gear collapsed on Wednesday
Col. Field promised that more in-depth inspection of these aircraft will be conducted at a later date.
There are 16 Cessna Caravans operating commercially, officials say.
The planes are critical to taking residents, miners and others to remote hinterland areas.
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