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Crash of a Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I in Cabimas

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV-121CP
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
150
YOM:
1964
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Cabimas-Oro Negro Airport, the crew started the braking procedure when the aircraft collided with a cow. The right engine and the right main gear were torn off and the aircraft came to rest. There were no injuries among the occupants while the animal was killed. The accident occurred in June 1988, exact date unknown.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the perimeter fence was damaged, allowing animals to enter the airport area. This was not noticed by the airport authorities.

Crash of a Convair CV-580 in Cabimas: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 28, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV-84C
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cabimas - Caracas
MSN:
157
YOM:
1960
Flight number:
VE034
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Cabimas-Oro Negro Airport runway 06, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. The tail struck a hill located 500 meters past the runway end and the aircraft crashed in a wooded area located one km further. Both pilots were killed while 11 other occupants were injured.