What happened
On April 17, 2009, at 1945 UTC, a Cessna 208, registration YV1181, was performing a takeoff from Aerodromo De Canaima (SVCN) in Edo. Bolivar, Venezuela. The aircraft was in the initial stages of flight under visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
According to information from the Venezuelan government, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude during the takeoff roll. The plane continued past the end of runway 36 and struck a power line located approximately 80 meters beyond the runway threshold. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft.
The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 11 injuries, categorized as follows:
- 1 fatal injury
- 6 serious injuries
- 5 minor injuries
The crew members, consisting of the pilot and co-pilot, both sustained serious injuries.