3 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during flight from Maroa to San Carlos de Río Negro (YV-244C)

San Carlos de Rio Negro, VenezuelaFlight

On September 1, 1981, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration YV-244C) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near San Carlos de Rio Negro, Venezuela in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances while traveling between Maroa and San Carlos de Río Negro, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During a flight operating from Maroa toward the destination of San Carlos de Río Negro, an aircraft went down in an area of dense jungle. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined due to unknown circumstances surrounding the crash.

Following the accident, search efforts located one passenger walking through the jungle three days after the initial event. However, the crash resulted in three fatalities among the occupants on board.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of the aircraft have not been established, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and impact are currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 1981 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident near San Carlos de Rio Negro, Venezuela?

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances while traveling between Maroa and San Carlos de Río Negro, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 1981 Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 1981 involved a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, registration YV-244C, operated by Private Venezuela, at San Carlos de Rio Negro, Venezuela.