Accident Details
On a flight from La Carlota-Francisco de Miranda Air Force Base to Mérida, a twin-engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain near Chiguará, approximately 40 kilometers west of Mérida Airport. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact, and all four occupants—two passengers and two crew members—were killed.
Flight Information
The aircraft departed La Carlota-Francisco de Miranda AFB at 1430 local time, carrying a total of four people: one civilian and three military personnel. The flight was operated on behalf of the Servicio de Transporte de la Guardia Nacional. The crew consisted of two individuals, and there were two passengers onboard.
Location and Circumstances
The accident occurred while the aircraft was descending toward Mérida. The mountain strike took place near the town of Chiguará, which lies about 40 km west of Mérida Airport. The aircraft was completely destroyed in the crash.
Occupants and Fatalities
All four occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident. The occupants included one civilian and three military personnel, serving as passengers and crew on the flight for the Servicio de Transporte de la Guardia Nacional.