2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Go-Around at La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (YV-597CP)

La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 12, 1989, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration YV-597CP) operated by Corporación Metalmen was involved in an aviation accident near La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

An aircraft crashed in a residential backyard after losing control during a go-around while diverting from La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB due to poor weather. Both occupants were killed.

Incident Overview and Context During an approach to La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB, the flight crew received instructions to divert from the destination due to poor weather conditions. The aircraft was in the process of initiating a go-around procedure when the incident occurred. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the event. ## Loss of Control and Impact While executing the go-around, the crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the backyard of a house, located approximately 7.8 km short of the runway. ## Casualties The accident resulted in the deaths of both occupants on board the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jan 1989 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident near La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela?

An aircraft crashed in a residential backyard after losing control during a go-around while diverting from La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB due to poor weather. Both occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jan 1989 Beechcraft 200 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jan 1989 involved a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, registration YV-597CP, operated by Corporación Metalmen, at La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela.