Media reports say Caribbean Airlines flight BW523 was attempting a landing in bad weather at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana at about 1.30 in the morning and broke in two by the time it came to a halt.
Several people suffered minor injuries. The pilot suffered a broken leg, according to reports coming out of Guyana.
Reports say heavy rainfall created visibility problems that caused the pilot to touch down on the middle of the runway, and could not stop by the time he reached the end.
Government officials, including President Bharrat Jagdeo, Transport Minister Robeson Benn and Minister of Health Dr. Leslie Ramsammy rushed to the scene after the crash.
Civil aviation authorities, police and soldiers are investigating the incident.
Caribbean Airlines plans to hold a media briefing at Piarco International Airport Saturday morning.
However in an initial statement early Saturday morning it said it immediately activated its emergency response program on learning of the incident, adding that it has been in direct contact with the relevant authorities.
"The airline’s primary concern at this time is for those on board the aircraft and their families," it said. "Details of the incident will be released as soon as all information has been confirmed."
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