What happened
On August 26, 2009, at approximately 1152 UTC, a Cessna 208B operated by Linea Turistica Aerotuy (LTA) experienced a total loss of engine power during a scheduled domestic flight. The aircraft, registration YV1182, departed from Los Roques, Venezuela, at 1114 UTC.
Following the engine failure, the pilot performed an emergency ditching into the Caribbean Sea near Tortuga Island, Venezuela. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were within visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 070 degrees at 08 knots.
Of the 12 people on board, the pilot and 11 passengers reported no injuries, while the co-pilot and one passenger sustained 2 minor injuries.