Accident Overview
On October 10, 2007, at approximately 1420 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 182 with Venezuelan registration YV-2405 ditched in the ocean while on approach to General Santiago Marino Airport, Margarita, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan information is known. The flight had originated from General Jose Antonio Anzoategui Airport, Barcelona, Venezuela, earlier that day at about 1300.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot and one of the two passengers sustained fatal injuries. The other passenger received minor injuries. The aircraft incurred substantial damage.
Sequence of Events
According to information from the Venezuelan government, during the approach to the airport, the airplane's engine stopped operating. The pilot subsequently ditched the airplane in the ocean.
Investigation
An examination of the engine revealed that the number 5 cylinder had separated from the engine casing. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación, Ministerio de Infraestructura, Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela.