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Charter Flight Ditching Off Larga Island (YV-679C)

Los Roques, VenezuelaFlight

On February 2, 2002, a Dornier DO.28D Skyservant (registration YV-679C) operated by Transaven - Transporte Aéreo Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Los Roques, Venezuela in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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

A twin-engine charter aircraft ditched off Larga Island after technical problems over Los Roques. All 14 occupants were rescued, and the aircraft sank and was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft was operating a charter flight from Caracas to Los Roques when it encountered technical problems over Los Roques Island. The aircraft was carrying 12 passengers and two pilots, including seven Italian tourists. The crew attempted to ditch the aircraft off Larga Island. All 14 occupants were quickly rescued. The aircraft sank to a depth of four metres and was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the named islands and route. No probable cause is stated in the source. The incident involved a ditching in water, with all occupants rescued and the aircraft lost.

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