Accident Details
On April 17, 2009, at 1945 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208, of Venezuelan registration YV-1181, collided with a power line during takeoff from Aerodromo De Canaima, Edo. Bolivar (SVCN). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan information is known.
According to information from the Venezuelan government, during takeoff the airplane could not gain altitude, continued off the departure end, and collided with a powerline located 80 meters past the end of runway 36. The aircraft incurred substantial damage.
Aircraft and Injuries
The aircraft was a Cessna 208. The pilot and co-pilot received serious injuries. One of the ten passengers was fatally injured, and the other passengers received minor to serious injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación, Ministerio de Infraestructura, Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela.