2 fatalities

1978-07-17: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (YV-1111P) — Private Venezuela — Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas, VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On July 17, 1978, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration YV-1111P) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Caracas, Venezuela during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside shortly after departing from La Carlota-Francisco de Miranda Airbase, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

Shortly after departing from the La Carlota-Francisco de Miranda Airbase in Caracas, a twin engine airplane was traveling toward its destination of Porlamar. During the initial stages of the flight, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain situated in the vicinity of Caracas.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane, which included the pilot and one other person.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the technical or operational reasons for the collision with the terrain have been provided in the available records.