On April 1, 2016, a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II (registration HI938) operated by Private Dominican Republic was involved in an aviation accident near Sabaneta de Palmas, Venezuela in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine airplane crashed into Lake Maracaibo near Sabaneta de Palmas during a night flight, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.
What happened
During a nighttime flight, a twin engine airplane went down in the waters of Lake Maracaibo. The aircraft impacted the lake surface and settled a short distance from the coast of Sabaneta de Palmas. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among the occupants.
Findings
The specific reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. No official investigation results regarding the mechanical or operational status of the plane at the time of the accident have been released.
What happened in the 1 Apr 2016 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident near Sabaneta de Palmas, Venezuela?
A twin-engine airplane crashed into Lake Maracaibo near Sabaneta de Palmas during a night flight, resulting in no fatalities but total hull loss.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Apr 2016 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Apr 2016 involved a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, registration HI938, operated by Private Dominican Republic, at Sabaneta de Palmas, Venezuela.
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