Accident Overview
On May 21, 2010, at approximately 1737 UTC, a Cessna 182F aircraft, Venezuelan registration YV158E, was destroyed after impacting an electrical cable during a training flight. The aircraft was operated by Corona's Pilot Escuela de Aviacion. The accident occurred in Rio Negro, Estado Bolivar, Venezuela.
Flight Details
The local instructional flight was conducted under Venezuelan flight regulations. It had departed from General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (SVPR), Estado Bolivar, Venezuela. Both occupants—the flight instructor and a trainee—were killed in the accident.
Aircraft and Operator
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 182F. The operator, Corona's Pilot Escuela de Aviacion, was based in Venezuela. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the electrical cable.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. The Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación, under the Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Obras Publicas y Vivienda, is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. No probable cause has been stated in the released information.
Location and Time
The accident occurred near Rio Negro in Estado Bolivar, Venezuela, at approximately 1737 UTC. The flight was conducted during daylight hours, but the exact time of day relative to local conditions is not specified.
Contact Information
Further information may be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Obras Publicas y Vivienda Av. Francisco de Miranda Torre MINFRA, Piso-20 Caracas, Venezuela Telephone: (0212) 2015491
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Venezuela.