Accident Overview
On 5 March 1991, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 twinjet operated by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (LAV) was involved in an aviation accident approximately 27 kilometers northeast of Valera, Venezuela. The aircraft, which was on a scheduled passenger flight, crashed under circumstances that remain documented in aviation safety records. The accident resulted in 45 fatalities, with no survivors reported.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, a twin-engine jetliner commonly used for short- to medium-haul routes. The operator, Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (LAV), was a Venezuelan airline that provided domestic and international services. The exact registration of the aircraft is not specified in available sources, and no further details about its configuration or maintenance history are provided.
Location and Circumstances
The accident site was located about 27 kilometers northeast of Valera, a city in the Trujillo state of Venezuela. The terrain in that region is mountainous, which may have influenced the accident sequence, but no official statement regarding the cause or contributing factors has been issued in the source material. The time of day and weather conditions at the time of the accident are not mentioned.
Fatalities and Aftermath
All 45 individuals on board the aircraft lost their lives in the crash. The identities of the passengers and crew have not been disclosed in the available record. The accident is cataloged in aviation safety databases, which list it as one of many aircraft accidents from the era. No information about the response, investigation, or subsequent safety recommendations is included in the source.