Aircraft damage during landing attempt

No fatalities • San Antonio del Táchira, Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing during its landing phase, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.

What happened

During the final approach and landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a crash on the runway. The impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the structural damage to the aircraft, there were no casualties reported during the event.

All 34 occupants on board managed to evacuate the wreckage successfully. No injuries were sustained by the passengers or the crew during the accident or the subsequent evacuation process.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain unknown at this time, as no definitive cause has been established regarding why the aircraft failed to complete a safe landing.

Probable cause

The cause of the impact during landing remains undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1977-11-04 Convair CV-580 accident near San Antonio del Táchira, Venezuela?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing during its landing phase, though all passengers and crew escaped without injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1977-11-04 Convair CV-580 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1977-11-04 involved a Convair CV-580, registration YV-59C, operated by AVENSA - Aerovias Venezolanas, at San Antonio del Táchira, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the impact during landing remains undetermined.

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