Accident
A twin-engine airplane operating a government flight from Puerto Cabello to Caracas experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines while on approach to Francisco de Miranda AFB. The pilot reduced altitude and executed an emergency landing on a highway near La Araña, approximately nine kilometers west of the airport. During the landing, the aircraft struck several cars before coming to rest.
Occupants and Injuries
The airplane carried eight occupants. Four sustained injuries, while the other four were unharmed. No injuries occurred on the ground.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the accident was caused by a double engine failure on approach resulting from fuel exhaustion.