Aircraft Collision with Terrain Near San Juan de Manapiare (YV-412C)

Incident Overview A single-engine aircraft impacted a rocky face of Mt Morrocoy, located approximately 8 km west of San Juan de Manapiare, shortly after takeoff. The collision occurred while the aircraft was operating in marginal weather conditions. The impact forces resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, and all four occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be controlled flight into terrain. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and no additional details regarding the cause or circumstances beyond the stated findings are available.