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Nighttime Engine Failure and Crash at Maturín-Quiriquire Airport (YV-C-AMY)

Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas (ex Quiriquire), VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On August 20, 1968, an Avro 748 (registration YV-C-AMY) operated by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV was involved in an aviation accident near Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas (ex Quiriquire), Venezuela during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed after an engine failure during a night climb from Maturín-Quiriquire Airport. The crew feathered the propeller and attempted an emergency landing, but the plane struck an obstacle, killing four occupants and injuring three.

Incident Overview and Immediate Sequence of Events The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from Maturín-Quiriquire Airport during a nighttime climb. One of the aircraft's engines failed, prompting the crew to feather the propeller. The crew then elected to return to the airport for an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the airplane struck an obstacle and crashed. ## Casualties The crash resulted in four fatalities among the occupants. Three other occupants sustained injuries. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure after takeoff.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Aug 1968 Avro 748 accident near Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas (ex Quiriquire), Venezuela?

An aircraft crashed after an engine failure during a night climb from Maturín-Quiriquire Airport. The crew feathered the propeller and attempted an emergency landing, but the plane struck an obstacle, killing four occupants and injuring three.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 1968 Avro 748 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Aug 1968 involved an Avro 748, registration YV-C-AMY, operated by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV, at Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas (ex Quiriquire), Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure after takeoff.

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