Crash Sequence
The aircraft departed Runway 11 of La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Airport at 0809 local time, operating a private flight with three crew members. Following takeoff, the crew executed a right turn in accordance with standard procedures and climbed to an altitude of 4,500 feet. Two minutes after liftoff, the airplane impacted terrain in a hilly and wooded area in El Volcán, approximately 8 kilometers south of the airport.
Destruction and Fatalities
The aircraft was destroyed by the impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire. All three occupants were killed.
Crew
The crew consisted of pilot Lieutenant Colonel Henner Perozo, co-pilot Lieutenant José Almazán, and S/Major Eduardo Rodríguez.