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Single-engine aircraft accident at San Salvador de Paúl Airfield (YV0134)

San Salvador de Paúl, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 24, 2019, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (registration YV0134) operated by Venezuelan Government was involved in an aviation accident near San Salvador de Paúl, Venezuela during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll caused the aircraft to overturn. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane experienced a nose gear failure during landing at San Salvador de Paúl Airfield, resulting in an overturned aircraft and multiple injuries.

What happened

During the landing phase at San Salvador de Paúl Airfield, a single-engine airplane experienced a mechanical failure involving its nose gear. The collapse of the landing gear caused the aircraft to lose stability, ultimately resulting in the plane coming to rest in an inverted position.

As a result of the impact and the subsequent rollover, all seven occupants on board sustained injuries. The aircraft itself suffered extensive damage during the incident and was subsequently declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the loss of the nose gear during the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll caused the aircraft to overturn.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Sept 2019 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near San Salvador de Paúl, Venezuela?

A single-engine airplane experienced a nose gear failure during landing at San Salvador de Paúl Airfield, resulting in an overturned aircraft and multiple injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Sept 2019 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Sept 2019 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration YV0134, operated by Venezuelan Government, at San Salvador de Paúl, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll caused the aircraft to overturn.

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