What happened
During a flight operated for the Venezuelan Government from Puerto Cabello to Caracas, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. The incident occurred as the plane was on approach to Francisco de Miranda Air Force Base.
In response to the dual engine failure, the pilot initiated a descent to lower altitude and sought an alternative landing site. The crew attempted an emergency touchdown on a highway situated in La Araña, approximately nine kilometers west of the airfield. During the landing sequence, the aircraft collided with several vehicles on the roadway before coming to a final stop.
Regarding the impact on personnel, there were eight occupants on board the aircraft. Of these, four individuals sustained injuries, while the remaining four passengers and crew members were unharmed. No injuries were reported among people on the ground at the time of the collision.
Findings
Investigations into the incident concluded that the primary reason for the loss of power in both engines was fuel exhaustion.