No fatalities

Emergency Diversion and Crash Landing in a Prairie (YV1507)

Paparo, VenezuelaFlight

On December 26, 2005, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration YV1507) operated by Frank Lara was involved in an aviation accident near Paparo, Venezuela in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 en route from Barcelona to Charallave encountered engine problems, leading to an emergency landing in a prairie where it struck trees. All three occupants sustained minor injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a flight from Barcelona to Charallave, the crew reported engine problems and decided to divert to the nearest airport. The situation escalated, prompting an emergency landing attempt. The aircraft crash-landed in a prairie and collided with trees. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. The flight path was from Barcelona to Charallave, and the emergency was triggered by engine issues. The crew's decision to divert to the nearest airport was followed by an emergency landing in a prairie, resulting in a collision with trees. ## Outcome The incident resulted in minor injuries for all three occupants. The aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair. No further details on the cause or specific circumstances are provided in the source.