On March 2, 1997, a Cessna 402 (registration YV-784C) operated by Chapi Air Travel was involved in an aviation accident near Caracas, Venezuela in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. 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 twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea north of Caracas shortly after departing from Maiquetía Airport. Debris was found, but the wreckage and six occupants were not located.
Accident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft departed Caracas-Maiquetía-Simon Bolívar Airport at 2145 local time on a charter flight bound for Los Roques. Minutes after takeoff, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea approximately 85 kilometers north of Caracas.
Search and Debris
Following the crash, some debris was found floating on the water. However, no trace of the main wreckage or the six occupants was discovered.
Investigation
Officials investigated the accident but were unable to determine the exact cause. The probable cause was officially listed as undetermined due to lack of evidence.