Aircraft hijacking and crash at Calabozo Airport

No fatalities • Punto Fijo, Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine charter flight was hijacked by passengers during an unauthorized diversion, resulting in a crash upon arrival at Punto Fijo.

What happened

A charter flight involving a twin engine aircraft was traveling from La Carlota to Calabozo with a total of six people on board, including two pilots and four passengers. During the operation at Calabozo Airport, the four passengers utilized firearms to seize control of the aircraft from the crew. Following the takeover, the plane was diverted on an unauthorized flight toward Punto Fijo.

Upon reaching the destination, the aircraft crashed. While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the twin engine aircraft, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants.

Findings

The incident was precipitated by armed passengers seizing control of the cockpit to force a change in the flight path.

Probable cause

The aircraft was diverted and subsequently crashed following an illegal takeover of the cockpit by armed passengers.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-07-24 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident near Punto Fijo, Venezuela?

A twin-engine charter flight was hijacked by passengers during an unauthorized diversion, resulting in a crash upon arrival at Punto Fijo.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-07-24 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-07-24 involved a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air, registration YV-910CP, operated by Wyngs Aviation, at Punto Fijo, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was diverted and subsequently crashed following an illegal takeover of the cockpit by armed passengers.

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