What happened
During an ascent from runway 36 at Canaima Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced performance issues that prevented it from maintaining sufficient altitude. As the plane struggled to climb, it struck overhead power lines. The impact caused the aircraft to crash into a dense area of bushes situated approximately 80 metres beyond the threshold of the runway.
The accident resulted in one fatality, involving a six-year-old boy. The remaining passengers and crew sustained various injuries, with seven individuals reported to be in serious condition. The impact with the terrain and power lines led to the total destruction of the airframe.
Findings
- The aircraft was unable to successfully complete its initial climb phase.
- Collision with power lines was the primary event leading to the crash into the vegetation beyond the runway end.