What happened
A charter flight departing from Porlamar, destined for Canaima, was carrying a total of 13 people, including two crew members and 11 passengers. During the cruise phase of the flight, the single-engine aircraft experienced a complete loss of power due to an engine malfunction.
Following the failure, the flight continued for approximately 12 minutes as the crew attempted to manage the situation. In an effort to reach the ground safely, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure. However, during this maneuver, the aircraft struck the ground and overturned, coming to rest in an inverted position. While the 13 occupants were involved in the accident, all passengers managed to exit the wreckage without injury. The two pilots sustained slight injuries during the impact.
Findings
The investigation into the crash determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring at cruising altitude, though the specific underlying reason for the mechanical malfunction remains undetermined.