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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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Oct 1986 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Oct 1986 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Oct 1986 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration YV-247P, operated by Carlos de Lima Lozada, at La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB (Caracas), Venezuela.

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