On July 29, 2025, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration AMB-4292) operated by Aviación Militar Bolivariana was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela during takeoff. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft carrying ten people crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Ayacucho Airport, killing seven and injuring three, including the copilot.
Accident Overview
A single-engine aircraft operating a flight from Puerto Ayacucho Airport to Parima B crashed in a densely wooded area approximately 14 kilometers east of the airport. The aircraft was carrying eight members of the Yanomami indigenous community and two pilots.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after departure, the flight crew encountered engine problems. The aircraft subsequently lost altitude and impacted terrain in a heavily forested region.
Casualties and Survivors
Seven occupants died in the accident. Three individuals survived and were rescued, including the copilot.
Official Findings
The investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be an engine failure in flight.