On October 12, 1999, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration YV-745C) operated by Aerovias Guayana - Aguaysa was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced technical issues during takeoff which led to a loss of control and subsequent crash. 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.
An aircraft crashed into the jungle shortly after departing Puerto Ayacucho Airport, resulting in multiple fatalities and several survivors.
What happened
Shortly after departing from Puerto Ayacucho Airport, the flight crew reported experiencing mechanical difficulties. Following this communication, the aircraft disappeared from both radar and radio contact.
A search operation eventually located the wreckage within the jungle ten days after the disappearance. The accident resulted in four fatalities and four individuals who initially survived the impact. However, one of the survivors later succumbed to their injuries nine days after the crash.
Findings
The aircraft experienced technical problems during the initial climb phase of the flight.
Loss of communication and tracking occurred shortly after the reported malfunction.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced technical issues during takeoff which led to a loss of control and subsequent crash.