Aircraft disappearance near Caracas-Maiquetía-Simon Bolívar Airport

6 fatalities • Caracas, Venezuela • Flight

A twin-engine charter flight traveling from Caracas to Los Roques disappeared over the sea, leaving no trace of the wreckage or passengers.

What happened

On a recent evening, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Caracas-Maiquetía-Simon Bolívar Airport at 21:45 local time. The flight was operating as a charter service destined for Los Roques. Shortly after beginning its journey, the aircraft reportedly became uncontrollable. The plane subsequently crashed into the ocean at a location approximately 85 km north of Caracas.

Following the incident, search efforts identified various pieces of debris drifting on the surface of the water. However, despite the discovery of these fragments, investigators have not located the main wreckage of the twin-engine aircraft. Furthermore, there has been no sign of the six occupants who were on board at the time of the disappearance.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-03-02 Cessna 402 accident near Caracas, Venezuela?

A twin-engine charter flight traveling from Caracas to Los Roques disappeared over the sea, leaving no trace of the wreckage or passengers.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-03-02 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-03-02 involved a Cessna 402, registration YV-784C, operated by Chapi Air Travel, at Caracas, Venezuela.

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