Single-engine aircraft accident near Pariaguán

3 fatalities • Pariaguán, Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed near Pariaguán, Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board during its descent.

What happened

A single-engine aircraft departed from Valencia at 14:00 local time, with an expected arrival time at Pariaguán scheduled for 15:18. During the final approach phase, while descending toward the Pariaguán Airport, the pilot contacted air traffic control to report the aircraft's position, noting it was approximately eight nautical miles from the destination. This communication served as the final radio contact from the flight.

Following the disappearance, search efforts located the wreckage the next day in a remote, isolated area. The impact occurred roughly eight minutes before the aircraft's scheduled arrival. There were three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

No specific technical cause for the crash was detailed in the initial report, though the aircraft was in its descent phase when the incident occurred.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-05-15 Cessna 208A Caravan accident near Pariaguán, Venezuela?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near Pariaguán, Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board during its descent.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-05-15 Cessna 208A Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-05-15 involved a Cessna 208A Caravan, registration YV-1112P, operated by Private Venezuela, at Pariaguán, Venezuela.

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