Unexplained disappearance of aircraft near Maracaibo

4 fatalities • Maracaibo, Venezuela • Flight

An aircraft disappeared over the sea near Maracaibo during cruise flight, resulting in the loss of all four crew members.

What happened

During a period of cruise flight near Maracaibo, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane subsequently impacted the ocean under circumstances that remain undetermined. Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the wreckage and the occupants. However, after several days of searching, the mission was terminated because no debris or evidence of the aircraft could be located.

Findings

  • There were four fatalities involving the entire crew.
  • The exact cause of the loss of control remains unknown due to the lack of wreckage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-09-14 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Maracaibo, Venezuela?

An aircraft disappeared over the sea near Maracaibo during cruise flight, resulting in the loss of all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-09-14 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-09-14 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration YV-C-EVL, operated by AVENSA - Aerovias Venezolanas, at Maracaibo, Venezuela.

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