A private plane carrying cargo from Cayenne crashed this Tuesday, January 21, early in the afternoon while landing. The incident took place in Maripasoula. The pilot, alone on board, was slightly injured.
This Tuesday, around 1:45 p.m., an air incident occurred at Maripasoula aerodrome, where a private plane coming from Cayenne crashed while trying to land. The aircraft was carrying cargo.
The pilot, the sole occupant of the plane, suffered minor injuries. He was quickly treated by emergency services and taken to the town's dispensary, where his condition was judged to be out of danger.
According to the first elements available, an overload of freight could have contributed to the accident. Local authorities secured the area and launched an investigation to understand the precise circumstances of the incident.
-As a precautionary measure, Maripasoula aerodrome is closed until further notice while investigations are completed.
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