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Twin-Engine Aircraft Destroyed After Hard Landing and Tail Separation (YV2803)

Maracaibo-La Chinita, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 25, 2015, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air (registration YV2803) operated by Servicio Autónomo de Transporte Aéreo - SATA was involved in an aviation accident near Maracaibo-La Chinita, Venezuela during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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

A twin-engine aircraft landed hard for an unknown reason, causing the tail to separate. The aircraft lost its undercarriage, slid, and caught fire. All five occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath A twin-engine aircraft experienced a hard landing for an unknown reason. The impact caused the tail to separate from the airframe. Following the separation, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and slid for a few dozen metres before coming to rest. The aircraft subsequently burst into flames and was destroyed. ## Occupant Safety and Operational Context All five occupants on board evacuated safely. The source indicates that the aircraft appears to have suffered an engine failure shortly before landing. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location is provided in the source material.

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