Weeks after accident: Veteran aviator Malcolm Chan-a-Sue dies

Veteran aviator Malcolm Chan-a-Sue has died at the age of 82 – almost one month after he was seriously injured in a road accident with a speeding minibus.
The accident occurred on October 30, at the intersection of High and Barrack Streets, Georgetown. At the time Chan-a-Sue’s wife Margaret Chan-a-Sue was in the vehicle with him.
CCTV footage of the incident revealed that the couple’s motor car had stopped at the intersection before attempting to proceed east of Barrack Street but in the process, the car which was already in the middle of the intersection, was hit by a speeding minibus which was heading north.

The car was badly damaged leaving both Chan-a-Sue and his wife hospitalised. Chan-a-Sue, who received life threatening injuries, passed away on Monday while recieving medical care.
Chan-a-Sue was the founder of the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School – which is a regionally recognised institution. He was also the recipient of the Medal of Service and the Arrow of Achievement, which he received in 2015 for his long, dedicated service and outstanding service in the field of aviation.
Chan-a-Sue had over 60 years of experience in the field and has been hailed by many in the industry as an iconic Guyanese figure who contributed immensely to the development of his country.

Guyana Civil Aviation Authority
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in a statement said it is saddened by the passing of veteran aviator.
It noted that the Public Works Minister, Juan Edghill, the Chairman and Board of Directors, the Director General, Management and Staff of the GCAA extend sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Captain.
“Guyana has lost another stalwart in aviation,” GCAA said.

Treasured and “iconic” Guyanese
National Security Advisor Captain Gerry Gouveia on Monday expressed his remorse in a statement on social media, highlighted the contributions of Chan-a-Sue, noting that he was a stickler for standards.
He was a treasured and “iconic” Guyanese figure, who has contributed immensely to the development of the aviation sector including the Eugene F Correia “Ogle” International Airport, Gouveia said.
Meanwhile a statement from Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School, noted that Chan-a-Sue had dedicated 25 years (1993-2018) of service, business insight, consultation, expertise and professionalism as founder, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the institution.
Additionally, Aircraft Owners’ Association of Guyana (AOAG) said that it is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Captain Chan-a-Sue.
“Captain Chan-a-Sue’s contribution to the development and progress of aviation in Guyana is second to none and truly immeasurable…he played a major part in the growth and development of what is today the ‘Eugene F Correia International Airport’ at Ogle and continued as an active consultant to the airport at the time of his death.”
Captain Chan-a-Sue was the holder of a Private Pilot’s Licence, Commercial Pilot’s Licence, and the Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence with several type ratings for various aircraft including the single engine and multi engine land and sea type aircraft. He was qualified to operate the Britton Norman 2 Islander, Grumman G21A, Dakota C47, DHC 6 Twin Otter, DHC 4A Caribou, HF748 and the Boeing 737 aircraft.
He worked with the former Guyana Airways Corporation (GAC) and was one of the founding members of the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School (AWHWAES).
Captain Chan-a-Sue worked with the AWHWAES from 1993 to 2018 in various capacities including Chief Executive Officer and remained a Director after retiring as CEO in 2018.