3 fatalities

2014-09-19: Beechcraft 90 King Air (YV1537) — Private Venezuela — Casigua El Cubo, Venezuela

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On September 19, 2014, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration YV1537) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Casigua El Cubo, Venezuela in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was likely engaged in an illegal smuggling operation at the time of the crash. 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 in a wooded area near Casigua El Cubo during a flight from Anaco to Santa Bárbara del Zulia, killing all three people on board.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Anaco toward Santa Bárbara del Zulia, a twin-engine aircraft went down in a forested region situated near Casigua El Cubo. The impact of the crash resulted in a significant post-accident fire that completely destroyed the airframe. There were three fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident.

Findings

While the specific technical reasons for the descent into the wooded area remain unconfirmed, investigators have noted that the aircraft was likely involved in unauthorized contraband transport at the time of the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the crash sequence have not been officially finalized.

Probable cause

The aircraft was likely engaged in an illegal smuggling operation at the time of the crash.