2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash After Takeoff from Cabimas-Oro Negro Airport (YV-84C)

Cabimas-Oro Negro, VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On May 28, 1985, a Convair CV-580 (registration YV-84C) operated by AVENSA - Aerovias Venezolanas was involved in an aviation accident near Cabimas-Oro Negro, Venezuela during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed after takeoff from Cabimas-Oro Negro Airport runway 06 when it failed to gain height. The tail struck a hill, and the aircraft crashed in a wooded area, killing both pilots and injuring 11 others.

Incident Overview Following takeoff from runway 06 at Cabimas-Oro Negro Airport, the aircraft experienced difficulties in gaining altitude. The tail of the aircraft struck a hill located 500 meters past the runway end. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a wooded area approximately one kilometer further from the point of impact. ## Casualties Both pilots were killed in the accident. Eleven other occupants sustained injuries. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Investigation Details The official investigation source indicates that the primary issue was the aircraft's inability to gain sufficient height after takeoff, leading to the tail strike and subsequent crash. No further details regarding the cause or contributing factors are provided in the source.