On April 5, 2001, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration YV-O-SATA-6) operated by Servicio Autónomo de Transporte Aéreo - SATA was involved in an aviation accident near Las Majaguas, Venezuela in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of power on both engines for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight from La Carlota to Barinas suffered dual engine failure. The crew declared an emergency and attempted a prairie landing. The aircraft broke in two on impact; all eight occupants rescued, pilot injured.
Incident Description
A flight en route from La Carlota to Barinas was at cruising altitude when the crew experienced a complete loss of power on both engines. Declaring an emergency, the pilots attempted to land the aircraft in a prairie. The aircraft struck the ground during the landing attempt and ultimately came to rest separated into two main pieces.
Rescue and Injuries
All eight individuals aboard the flight were rescued from the accident site. Medical attention was provided to one pilot who sustained injuries. The extent of the pilot's injuries was not specified in the official report.
Official Findings
Investigators determined that the accident was caused by a loss of power on both engines. The reason for this engine failure remains unknown, as stated in the probable cause.