Emergency Landing of Twin-Engine Aircraft Near Colombia-Venezuela Border

No fatalities • Paraguachón, Colombia • Flight

A twin-engine airplane was forced to perform an emergency landing in Paraguachón following the depletion of its fuel supply during an unauthorized flight.

What happened

During a flight involving the transport of contraband, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a critical loss of power. While traveling near the border between Colombia and Venezuela, the crew encountered fuel exhaustion, which necessitated an immediate attempt to land the plane safely.

The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in the vicinity of Paraguachón. Despite the impact, both occupants of the plane managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary reason for the emergency descent was the total depletion of fuel reserves during the mission. The impact of the crash-landing caused significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss.

Probable cause

The crew was forced to land after running out of fuel during an unauthorized flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-09-26 Beechcraft H18 accident near Paraguachón, Colombia?

A twin-engine airplane was forced to perform an emergency landing in Paraguachón following the depletion of its fuel supply during an unauthorized flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-09-26 Beechcraft H18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-09-26 involved a Beechcraft H18, registration N9724Y, operated by National Bumper Exchange, at Paraguachón, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew was forced to land after running out of fuel during an unauthorized flight.

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