On March 8, 2005, a Cessna 500 Citation (registration YV-21CP) operated by Transportes Inland was involved in an aviation accident near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, Venezuela during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During a second landing attempt at Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport, the aircraft broke through clouds at 800 feet, turned to avoid the tower, and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.
Incident Sequence
On final approach to runway 28 at Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport, the flight crew was unable to establish visual contact with the runway and initiated a go-around procedure. A few minutes later, during a second landing attempt, the aircraft descended through the cloud base at 800 feet. However, the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway. To avoid a collision with the airport tower, the crew executed a right turn. During this maneuver, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area and burst into flames.
Aftermath
Both pilots died in the accident. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire.