Fatal aircraft accident near Charallave, Venezuela

3 fatalities • Quiripital, Venezuela • Flight

A private flight involving a twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Quiripital, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

A private flight operating between Valle de la Pascua Airport and Charallave ended in a fatal crash during the approach phase. While the crew was attempting to land at Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport, the aircraft encountered low cloud cover that significantly restricted visibility. During this descent, the twin engine aircraft collided with a mountain slope situated approximately 15 km southeast of the destination airport, in the vicinity of Quiripital.

Search efforts located the wreckage the day after the impact. The force of the collision caused the aircraft to disintegrate upon hitting the terrain. There were three fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board were killed in the accident.

Findings

  • The crew was operating under limited visibility caused by low-altitude clouds during the approach to the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain during the approach due to reduced visibility caused by low cloud cover.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-09-15 Cessna 340 accident near Quiripital, Venezuela?

A private flight involving a twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Quiripital, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-09-15 Cessna 340 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-09-15 involved a Cessna 340, registration YV1451, operated by Private Venezuela, at Quiripital, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain during the approach due to reduced visibility caused by low cloud cover.

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