Valencia

The pilot Amílcar Suárez, sole on board, was killed when the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located near La Bonanza. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. It was en route from Valencia to Charallave.

Crash of a Learjet 60 in Valencia: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 2013 at 1000 LT

Type of aircraft:

Learjet 60

Operator:

Franklin Duran

Registration:

N119FD

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Private

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Charallave – Valencia

MSN:

60-029

YOM:

1994

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On final approach to Valencia-Arturo Michelana Airport in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft crashed in a residential area some 2,055 metres short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post impact fire and both pilots were killed. A building, several houses and cars were also damaged by fire.

Crash of a Cessna 414A Chancellor in Ellbögen: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 2012 at 0658 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 414 Chancellor

Operator:

Evram

Registration:

N738W

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Innsbruck - Valencia

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414A-0027

YOM:

1978

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Captain / Total flying hours:

12000

Captain / Total hours on type:

1200.00

Aircraft flight hours:

8600

Circumstances:

The twin engine aircraft departed Innsbruck-Kranebitten Airport at 0654LT on a private flight to Valencia, Spain, carrying seven passengers and one pilot. VFR conditions prevailed at the time of departure. After takeoff from runway 26, the pilot turn to the south when he encountered limited visibility due to foggy conditions. In IMC conditions, the aircraft contacted trees, lost height and crashed in a wooded area located near the village of Ellbögen, about 15 km southeast of Innsbruck Airport, bursting into flames. The wreckage was found at an altitude of 1,612 metres. Two passengers were seriously injure while six other occupants were killed. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post impact fire.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain after the pilot continued under VFR mode in IMC conditions.

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Crash of a Cessna 650 Citation III in Caico Seco: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 2008 at 1815 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 650 Citation III

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N385EM

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Private

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Plain, Valley

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Valencia – Puerto Ordaz

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650-0145

YOM:

1987

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The aircraft departed Valencia-Arturo Michelana Airport on a private flight to Puerto Ordaz, carrying one passenger and two pilots. While cruising at an altitude of 30,000 feet, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a near vertical attitude. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The copilot probably gave his place on board to a passenger without any qualification to operate the aircraft, moments after takeoff. During the en-route flight phase, a failure of the primary pitch trim system was simulated by the activation of the secondary system, which would have resulted in an abnormal operation of the system, followed by violent loss of altitude and over speed condition.