Fatal pedestrian strike during landing in San Salvador de Paul

No fatalities • San Salvador de Paul, Venezuela

A Britten Norman BN2-A struck a child on the runway during its landing at San Salvador de Paul, Venezuela.

What happened

On September 11, 2017, at approximately 1400 UTC, a Britten Norman BN2-A, registration YV-1441, was performing a landing at San Salvador de Paul in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. The aircraft had departed from Tomas de Heres (SVCB) in Ciudad Bolivar prior to the incident.

During the landing phase, the aircraft struck a child who was present on the runway. The incident resulted in 1 fatality. The pilot was not injured, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

Probable cause

not provided

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Sep 2017 BRITTEN NORMAN BN2A accident near San Salvador de Paul, Venezuela?

A Britten Norman BN2-A struck a child on the runway during its landing at San Salvador de Paul, Venezuela.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Sep 2017 BRITTEN NORMAN BN2A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Sep 2017 involved a BRITTEN NORMAN BN2A, operated by Comrtavia C.A., at San Salvador de Paul, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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