Aircraft crash near El Junquito during ferry flight

2 fatalities • El Junquito, Venezuela • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near El Junquito during a ferry flight from Caracas, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled ferry flight from Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport to Charallave, a twin engine aircraft impacted a mountain slope. The incident occurred in the vicinity of El Junquito, situated approximately 35 km northwest of Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight but was operating within poor weather conditions. The collision with the terrain resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and the deaths of both pilots.

Findings

  • The flight was being conducted as a repositioning mission between Caracas and Charallave.
  • Adverse meteorological conditions were present during the cruise portion of the flight.
  • The aircraft struck a mountain slope near the El Junquito area.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while flying through poor weather conditions during its cruise phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-05-24 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident near El Junquito, Venezuela?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near El Junquito during a ferry flight from Caracas, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-05-24 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-05-24 involved a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air, registration YV-783CP, operated by Empresa Agroservicios Polar, at El Junquito, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while flying through poor weather conditions during its cruise phase.

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