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Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Maturín

Date & Time: Aug 21, 2021 at 1638 LT
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
YV1912
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
Schedule:
Maturín – Higuerote
MSN:
2048
YOM:
1971
Location:
Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas (ex Quiriquire)
Monagas
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5047
Aircraft flight hours:
5721
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Maturín-General José Tadeo Monagas Airport, while in initial climb, the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency when the airplane lost height, impacted trees and a concrete wall before coming to rest against a tree in a garden. The pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the engine failed because the fuel was contaminated with a high amount of water. The malfunction of the engine regulator accessories was considered as a contributing factor.
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten Norman BN-2A-8 Islander in Los Roques

Date & Time: Jan 16, 2015
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
YV2238
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Higuerote - Los Roques
MSN:
296
YOM:
1971
Location:
Los Roques
Los Roques Federal Dependencies
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the aircraft landed hard on runway 07 at Los Roques Airport. Upon impact, the right main gear collapsed and punctured the right wing. Out of control, the twin engine aircraft cartwheeled and came to rest near the runway shoulder. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Casa 212MR Aviocar 200 off Higuerote: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
ARV-0402
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
352
YOM:
1985
Location:
Higuerote
Miranda
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a SAR mission when it crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Higuerote. The wreckage was found two days later. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra near Higuerote: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 1, 1941
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
YV-ACE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ciudad Guayana – Maracay
MSN:
1078
YOM:
1936
Location:
Higuerote
Miranda
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
En route from Ciudad Guayana to Maracay, the crew encountered technical problems with the right engine that caught fire. The crew diverted to Higuerote Airport but the airplane failed to reach the airport and crashed, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The right engine caught fire in flight.
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