The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority has announced that it is probing two separate incidents that occurred this morning at the Matthew’s Ridge airstrip in Region One. A section of the airstrip is currently under construction.

In a statement, the Civil Aviation Authority said the first incident occurred at approximately 7:55 this morning, and involved a Cessna 208 Caravan operated by Jags Aviation. The second incident occurred at approximately 8:15am, and involved an Air Services Limited (ASL) Cessna 208 Caravan.

Preliminary reports indicate that in the first incident, the Jags Aviation aircraft sustained a puncture to its left landing gear tire while maneuvering in the parking area.

In the other incident, the Air Services aircraft landed on the prepared surface and overran that surface onto the unprepared surface which resulted in a punctured tire on the left landing gear.

In both incidents, there were no reported injuries, nor was there any significant damage to the aircraft, the GCAA said.

The Civil Aviation Authority reminded that the Government of Guyana, through the GCAA, had issued a Notice to Airmen, advising pilots to exercise heightened caution during approach, landing, and take-off at the Mathews Ridge runway, which is currently undergoing upgrades.

These notices are read by the pilots during the pre-flight for their awareness, the body said.

The GCAA said it remains steadfast in its commitment to conducting a thorough investigation of both incidents to uphold the highest standards of aviation safety.

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