Urimán | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While descending to Urimán Airport following an uneventful flight from La Paragua, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft impacted ground and came to rest against a group of palm trees located 13 km from Urimán. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T near Urimán

Date & Time: Oct 1, 2018 at 1415 LT

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PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Anibal Von Winitzki

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YV1719

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Santa Elena de Uairén – Urimán

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1G240-32

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1991

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The crew departed Santa Elena de Uairén on a flight to Urimán. En route, the engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in a prairie located 42 km southeast of Urimán Airport. The airplane rolled for few dozen metres and eventually collided with trees and came to rest in a wooded area. Both pilots escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Both pilots were recovered by the crew of an helicopter two days after the accident.

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Urimán

Date & Time: Oct 6, 2004

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

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YV-217C

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Mountains

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207-0440

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1978

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On approach to Urimán, the single engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area located few km from the destination airport. Both occupants were rescued a day later. The passenger was injured and the pilot was unhurt.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2T near La Paragua

Date & Time: Oct 13, 2003

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Aéreo Transporte La Montaña

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YV-901C

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La Paragua – Urimán

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1G238-27

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1991

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Few minutes after takeoff from La Paragua, the pilot encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot escaped uninjured.

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Engine problems of unknown origin.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2TP in Urimán: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 2003 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

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YV-1128C

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ferry

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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1G238-12

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1990

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Shortly after takeoff from Urimán Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed in the Caroni River. The captain was killed and the copilot was injured. The aircraft was destroyed. Possible engine failure.