What happened
During a nighttime departure from Maturín-Quiriquire Airport, an aircraft experienced a mechanical issue shortly after beginning its ascent. While the plane was in its climbing phase, one of the engines ceased functioning properly.
In response to the malfunction, the crew performed the procedure to feather the propeller. The flight crew then decided to execute an emergency return to the airfield. However, during this maneuver, the aircraft collided with an obstacle on the ground, leading to a crash. The accident resulted in four fatalities and left three individuals injured.
Findings
The investigation determined that the primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring shortly after takeoff.