Incident Overview
On May 12, 2016, at approximately 2330 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 550 aircraft, bearing Venezuelan registration YV589T, experienced a runway excursion during the landing roll at Oscar Machado Zuloaga Airport (SVCS) in Charallave, Venezuela. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the event.
Flight Details
The flight had originated from La Chinita Airport (SVMC) in Maracaibo, Venezuela. On board were two flight crew members and one passenger, none of whom reported any injuries.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 550, a twin-engine business jet. Its registration, YV589T, is listed under the Venezuelan civil aviation registry.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. The Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación, part of the Ministerio de Infraestructura, is responsible for determining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further information may be obtained from the authority at the provided contact details.
Damage
The aircraft was substantially damaged, though specific details of the damage were not released in the initial information.