Bolívar | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Shortly after takeoff from Canaima Airport, while climbing, the left engine failed. The crew decided to return for an emergency when on final, the airplane stalled and crashed few km from the airfield. None of the 34 occupants survived the crash.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left engine after takeoff for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Douglas VC-47J near Cuchivero: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 8, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

YV-C-GAI

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Ciudad Bolívar - Cuchivero

MSN:

15168/26613

YOM:

1944

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The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Ciudad Bolívar to the Cuchivero mines. While approaching its destination, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near the Rio Orinoco. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28D-1 Skyservant in La Salvación

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Dornier DO.28D Skyservant

Operator:

Aeroactividades Venezolanas (AeroVen)

Registration:

YV-C-FLF

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

4010

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1968

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Suffered an accident at La Salvación Aerodrome. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL near Salto Angel

Date & Time: May 19, 1965

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

YV-C-LBO

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

9061

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1943

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For unknown reason, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing near Salto Angel. The aircraft came to rest in a prairie and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL near Ciudad Piar: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1954

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

YV-C-AMP

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Cargo

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Mountains

Schedule:

Ciudad Bolívar – Tumeremo

MSN:

19292

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1943

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Crashed in hilly terrain located near Ciudad Piar. The wreckage was found few days later. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Ciudad Bolivar

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1947

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

YV-C-AHO

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Ciudad Bolivar - Ciudad Bolivar

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Shortly after takeoff from Ciudad Bolivar Airport, while on a test flight, the aircraft stalled and crashed 150 meters past the runway end. The aircraft was written off while all three crew members were uninjured.

Crash of a Fokker F8 in Karamata

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1939

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F8

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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

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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.