Accident Overview
A single-engine airplane parked at Placencia Airport was stolen by two individuals. The theft was apparently intended for illegal activities. The aircraft departed from runway 06 at night.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after takeoff, the airplane collided with an electrical transformer. Impact occurred approximately 900 metres past the departure end of runway 06. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a wooded area and burst into flames.
Aftermath
The airplane was totally destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire. Both occupants were killed in the accident.
Official Findings
The investigation determined that the accident resulted from illegal activity. As such, no safety lessons are expected to be derived from this occurrence.