On March 25, 1987, a Casa 212 Aviocar (registration ARV-0402) operated by Venezuelan Navy - Armada Venezolana was involved in an aviation accident near Higuerote, Venezuela in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A search and rescue mission ended in tragedy when an aircraft crashed into the sea off the coast of Higuerote, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During a scheduled search and rescue operation, an aircraft went down in the waters near Higuerote. The exact circumstances surrounding the descent into the sea remain undetermined at this time. Following the disappearance, a search for the wreckage was conducted, which led to the discovery of the debris two days after the initial incident.
Findings
The crash resulted in three fatalities, involving all members of the crew onboard.
At the time of the accident, the aircraft was actively participating in a SAR mission.
The wreckage was located in the sea off the Higuerote region.
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