Cessna T210 Collision with Power Lines Near Guarico, Venezuela

Incident Overview and Fatalities On December 9, 2007, at approximately 1730 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna T210 with Venezuelan registration YV-1221 collided with electrical power lines near Guarico, Venezuela. The impact resulted in fatal injuries to the pilot and one passenger. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. ## Flight Details and Conditions The flight had originated from San Juan de Los Morros Airport in Guarico earlier that day, though the specific departure time is unknown. Visual meteorological conditions were present at the time of the incident, and no flight plan information is available. ## Investigation and Aftermath According to the Venezuelan government, the aircraft struck high-tension electrical power lines before impacting the ground. A post-impact fire subsequently consumed the airplane. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela, with further information available from the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación in Caracas.