1 fatality

Cargo Flight Crash During Night Approach After Engine Failure (N1247N)

Barcelona, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 23, 1969, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N1247N) operated by Kimex was involved in an aviation accident near Barcelona, Venezuela during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine in flight for undetermined reason. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

During a cargo flight from Paramaribo to Willemstad with a stop in Georgetown, the right engine failed. While diverting to Barcelona on a night approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed, killing the copilot and injuring three others.

Incident

A cargo flight operating from Paramaribo to Willemstad, Curaçao, with an intermediate stop in Georgetown, Guyana, experienced an engine failure during the second leg of the journey. While cruising at altitude, the crew notified air traffic control of a right engine failure and obtained clearance to divert to Barcelona for a safe landing. However, during the final approach in nighttime conditions, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a field. The copilot was killed, and three other occupants sustained injuries.

Flight Details

The flight was a cargo operation originating in Paramaribo. The specific aircraft type, registration, and operator were not disclosed in the official source. The crew had planned an intermediate stop in Georgetown before continuing to Willemstad. The failure occurred on the leg following the stop, prompting the diversion to Barcelona.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine in flight for an undetermined reason. No further details regarding the nature of the engine failure were provided in the source.