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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Colombia-Venezuela Border After Fuel Exhaustion (N9724Y)

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On September 26, 1980, a Beechcraft H18 (registration N9724Y) operated by National Bumper Exchange was involved in an aviation accident near Paraguachón, Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. 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

A twin-engine aircraft conducting an illegal flight crash-landed in Paraguachón near the Colombia-Venezuela border after fuel exhaustion. Both occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft was operating an illegal, or contraband, flight when it encountered a fuel emergency. The crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing as the aircraft ran out of fuel. ## Crash Location and Outcome The aircraft crash-landed in Paraguachón, an area near the Colombia-Venezuela border. Both occupants on board escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. No other causes or contributing factors were stated in the source.

Fuel exhaustion & starvation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 1980 Beechcraft H18 accident near Paraguachón, Colombia?

A twin-engine aircraft conducting an illegal flight crash-landed in Paraguachón near the Colombia-Venezuela border after fuel exhaustion. Both occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 1980 Beechcraft H18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 1980 involved a Beechcraft H18, registration N9724Y, operated by National Bumper Exchange, at Paraguachón, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion.

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