Incident Overview
Shortly after departing Puerto Ayacucho Airport, the pilot communicated technical difficulties to air traffic control. This report marked the last known communication from the flight before radio and radar contacts were subsequently lost.
Search and Recovery Operations
The search for the missing aircraft proved challenging due to the terrain. The wreckage was located in a jungle environment ten days after the initial loss of contact. Upon discovery, emergency responders assessed the condition of those on board.
Casualties and Outcomes
The accident resulted in significant loss of life. The pilot and three passengers were killed at the scene. Four other individuals were found alive during the recovery operation. However, one of these survivors succumbed to their injuries nine days after the crash, bringing the total death toll to five.