What happened
Shortly after departing from Puerto Ayacucho Airport, a single-engine aircraft bound for Parima B experienced mechanical difficulties. The flight was transporting ten people in total, including two pilots and eight members of the Yanomami indigenous community.
During the initial climb, the crew encountered issues with the engine, which led to a rapid loss of altitude. The aircraft subsequently impacted a heavily wooded area situated approximately 14 km east of the departure airport. The impact resulted in seven fatalities and left three survivors, one of whom was the copilot.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced engine problems during the early stages of flight.
- The crash occurred in a dense forest environment near the takeoff site.