Venezuela | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While descending to Barquisimeto Airfield, an engine caught fire. As the crew was unable to extinguish the fire, he decided to make an emergency landing on a road leading to the airport. After touchdown, the airplane rolled for few yards before coming to rest in flames. All occupants were able to evacuate the cabin and were unhurt while the twin engine aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Engine fire.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Villa de la Pascua: 10 killed

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1946

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 10 Electra

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Registration:

YV-ADA

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Ciudad Bolivar – Maiquetía

MSN:

1126

YOM:

1937

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Valle de la Pascua, killing all 10 occupants.

Crash of a Lockheed 14-H2 Super Electra in Barcelona: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1944

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 14 Super Electra

Operator:

Registration:

YV-ADI

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1509

YOM:

1939

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On final approach to Barcelona Airport, the twin engine aircraft for unknown reason. All 14 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Martin PBM-3S Mariner off Porlamar: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1944 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Martin PBM Mariner

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Registration:

01726

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

3284

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While cruising at a height of some 200 feet, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. The crew lost control of the aircraft that plunged into the sea few km off shore. All eight occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Lockheed 12A Electra Junior in Mene Grande: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 12 Electra Junior

Operator:

Colón Development Company

Registration:

YV-CDC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1221

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1938

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The twin engine aircraft crashed on takeoff from Mene Grande Airfield in unknown circumstances. All three occupants were killed in the accident.
Crew:
H. A. Davis, pilot.
Passengers:
J. R. James,
A. G. Endell.

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

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Ciudad Guayana – Maracay

MSN:

1078

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1936

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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.

Crash of a Fokker F8 in Karamata

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1939

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F8

Operator:

Registration:

YV-AFO

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Government

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

5041

YOM:

1928

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The crew was performing a search flight following the abduction of Captain Cardona Puig by local Indians. The pilot landed with a tail wind component and was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining distance. The aircraft overran and came to rest in a ditch, bursting into flames. The fire was quickly extinguished, all four occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was recovered in 2001 and ferried to The Netherlands by the Aviodome Museum.

Crash of a Metal G-2W Flamingo in Salto Ángel

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1937 at 1145 LT

Type of aircraft:

Metal G-2W Flamingo

Operator:

Jim E. Meacham

Registration:

NC9487

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific

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Yes

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Mountains

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1929

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The airplane was engaged in a gold exploration, carrying three passengers and one pilot. While trying to land on the top of Salto Ángel, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area. All four occupants were rescued and the aircraft was abandoned on site. It was recovered by the Venezuelan Government in 1960.