On 11 Oct 2014, a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 - 80 80 was involved in an aviation accident near Maiquetia, Vargas, Venezuela. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An incident involving a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration YV2971, occurred on October 11, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation led by Venezuelan authorities.
Incident Overview
On October 11, 2014, an incident occurred involving a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration YV2971. The event was reported by the Director General para la Prevencion e Investigacion de Accidentes Aereos of the Republica Bolivariana De Venezuela to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Investigation
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation. The representative will participate as the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the Venezuelan authority.
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