Aircraft crash during emergency diversion to Tocomita

1 fatality • Tocomita (Gurí), Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight traveling from Porlamar to Canaima crashed during an emergency approach to Tocomita following reports of engine issues.

What happened

While operating a flight from Porlamar to Canaima, the flight crew notified air traffic control of mechanical difficulties involving the engines. In response to the reported engine problems, the aircraft was granted permission to divert to Tocomita for an emergency landing.

During the final approach phase at Tocomita, the aircraft experienced a stall. This resulted in the plane striking trees approximately 100 meters before reaching the runway. The impact caused the total destruction of the aircraft.

Impact and casualties

  • Total fatalities: 1
  • Total injuries: 15

All 16 occupants were on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach while attempting an emergency landing due to engine issues.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2003-08-08 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Tocomita (Gurí), Venezuela?

A flight traveling from Porlamar to Canaima crashed during an emergency approach to Tocomita following reports of engine issues.

Were there any fatalities in the 2003-08-08 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2003-08-08 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration YV-1069C, operated by Servicios Aéreos Sucre - SASCA, at Tocomita (Gurí), Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the final approach while attempting an emergency landing due to engine issues.

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