Region
South America

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Urimán

Date & Time: Oct 6, 2004
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
YV-217C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
207-0440
YOM:
1978
Location:
Urimán
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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 Short 360-300 near Maracay: 30 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 2004 at 1615 LT
Type of aircraft:
Short 360
Operator:
Registration:
FAV-1652
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
La Orchila - Maracay
MSN:
3727
YOM:
1987
Location:
El Libertador AFB (Maracay)
Aragua
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
30
Circumstances:
While descending to the altitude of 9,500 feet in poor weather conditions, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt El Perico located about 25 km from the Maracay-El Libertador Air Force Base. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact and all 30 occupants were killed, among them few civilians.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft was approaching Maracay at a correct altitude but not on the correct route. At the time of the accident, the aircraft deviated from the approach pattern following a navigational error on part of the crew. Lack of visibility due to clouds was a contributing factor.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 200 in San Carlos de Rio Negro

Date & Time: Aug 5, 2004 at 1648 LT
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
ARBV-0206
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Puerto Ayacucho - San Carlos de Rio Negro
MSN:
183
YOM:
1981
Location:
San Carlos de Rio Negro
Amazonas
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to San Carlos de Rio Negro Airport was completed in stormy weather. After touchdown, the twin engine aircraft failed to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, went down an embankment, collided with a fence and came to rest along a dirt road. A passenger was slightly injured while 11 other occupants escaped unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air in Punto Fijo

Date & Time: Jul 24, 2004
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 350 Super King Air
Operator:
Wyngs Aviation
Registration:
YV-910CP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Carlota - Calabozo - Punto Fijo
MSN:
FL-206
YOM:
1998
Location:
Punto Fijo
Falcón
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft completed a charter flight from La Carlota to Calabozo with four passengers and two pilots. At Calabozo Airport, the four passengers brandished guns and took over the airplane on an illegal flight to Punto Fijo. Upon arrival, the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. There were no casualties and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan on Mt Awakapa Tepuy: 7 killed

Date & Time: May 4, 2004 at 1145 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Operator:
Registration:
YV-O-CBL-7
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Ciudad Bolívar – Uonquén
MSN:
208B-0926
YOM:
2001
Location:
Mt Awakapa Tepuy (Chimanta)
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Ciudad Bolívar at 1016LT on a flight to Uonquén, State of Bolívar. En route, around 1100LT, the pilot reported flying at 11,500 feet in poor weather conditions. About 45 minutes later, while cruising at an altitude of 7,000 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Awakapa Tepuy located in the Chimanta Mountain Range. All seven occupants were killed, among them two church women.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Beechcraft B80 Queen Air near Maracaibo

Date & Time: Mar 29, 2004 at 0805 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
OB-952
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Maracaibo – Boa Vista
MSN:
LD-348
YOM:
1967
Location:
Maracaibo
Zulia
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Maracaibo while completing a flight from Maracaibo to Boa Vista. No trace of the crew was found and it is believed that the flight was illegal.

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
Registration:
YV-901C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
La Paragua – Urimán
MSN:
1G238-27
YOM:
1991
Location:
La Paragua
Bolívar
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.
Probable cause:
Engine problems of unknown origin.
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