Accident Details
On February 22, 2011, at approximately 1915 UTC, a Cessna 340A aircraft, Venezuelan registration YV2402, operated by Premezolados Agreconsa C.A., collided with mountainous terrain near Tachira, Venezuela. The impact destroyed the airplane. The pilot and five passengers sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Information
The flight originated from Dr. Antonio Nicholas Briceno Airport (SVVL) in Valera, Venezuela, at approximately 1825 UTC, with a planned destination of San Cristobal/Paramillo Airport (SVPM) in San Cristobal, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions were reported at the destination airport approximately 15 minutes before the accident. Details of the flight plan are unknown.
Terrain Impact
According to the Venezuelan investigator-in-charge, during cruise flight the airplane impacted the slope of a hill located in mountainous terrain. The crash site was situated approximately 15 nautical miles at a bearing of 327 degrees from the destination airport, at an elevation of about 5,171 feet.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Oficina de Inspectoria Aeronautica Parque Central Torre Este, Piso 34 Apartado de Correos 17587 Caracas, Venezuela Fax: 58-212-509-2425
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Venezuela.