Unresolved disappearance of aircraft en route from Cumaná to Coro

3 fatalities • Barcelona, Venezuela • Flight

An aircraft traveling between Cumaná and Coro disappeared after losing radar contact approximately 30 nautical miles from Barcelona.

What happened

During a flight from Cumaná to Coro, an aircraft disappeared while in the en route phase of flight. The aircraft was traveling on a heading of 262° when communication and radar contact were lost. This loss of contact occurred at a position roughly 30 nautical miles off the coast of Barcelona.

Following the failure of the aircraft to reach its intended destination, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the plane. Despite these efforts, the search yielded no evidence of the aircraft or its occupants. No information regarding the total fatality count or the specific aircraft model was available at the time of the disappearance.

Findings

No official conclusions regarding the cause of the disappearance have been established, as no trace of the aircraft or the crew was recovered during the search operations.

Probable cause

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or survivors.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2023-05-01 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident near Barcelona, Venezuela?

An aircraft traveling between Cumaná and Coro disappeared after losing radar contact approximately 30 nautical miles from Barcelona.

Were there any fatalities in the 2023-05-01 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2023-05-01 involved a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, registration YV1207, operated by Inversiones 421-0244, at Barcelona, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or survivors.

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