7 fatalities

Aircraft Crash in Macaracuay District (YV-247P)

La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On October 11, 1986, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration YV-247P) operated by Carlos de Lima Lozada was involved in an aviation accident near La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela during takeoff. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the Macaracuay district after experiencing technical problems shortly after takeoff from La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB, killing all seven occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft departed from La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB and encountered technical problems shortly after takeoff. The crew decided to return to the airport. The aircraft subsequently lost altitude and struck the roof of a garage before crashing in the Macaracuay district, located less than 3 km southeast of the airport. No injuries were reported on the ground. ## Casualties and Impact All seven occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash. The impact occurred in the Macaracuay district, and the aircraft struck a garage roof before the final impact. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the specific cause of the technical problems.