IAI Arava 201 crash, Jul 23, 1979 (3 killed), Matthew's R...
IAI Arava 201 accident on July 23, 1979 near Matthew's Ridge Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Guyana with 3 fatalities.
- Date: July 23, 1979
- Aircraft: IAI Arava 201
- Location: Matthew's Ridge Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Guyana
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
On 23 July 1979 a Venezuelan National Guard IAI Arava 201 (GN-7953) flying from Ciudad Bolivar to Santa Elena de Uairen became lost after the weather deteriorated. The crew attempted an emergency landing and the aircraft struck obstacles near Matthew's Ridge, Guyana. Three occupants were killed and six were injured.