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Aircraft Crash in the Orinoco River Following Engine Failure (YV-740C)

Puerto Ayacucho, VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On August 14, 2005, a Dornier DO.28D Skyservant (registration YV-740C) operated by Wayumi Aero-Taxi - Linea Aéreo Taxi Wayumi was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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

An aircraft crashed into the Orinoco River shortly after departing Puerto Ayacucho Airport due to an engine failure. One passenger died and 12 others were injured.

Incident Overview A short time after leaving Puerto Ayacucho Airport, the aircraft experienced a failure in one of its engines while in a climb. The subsequent loss of performance caused the aircraft to stall, leading it to crash into the Orinoco River. The wreckage was discovered inverted in the water. Official investigations determined that the engine failure occurred for unknown reasons. The accident resulted in one fatality among the passengers and injuries to 12 other occupants on board. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the available source material.

Probable cause

Engine failure for unknown reasons
Engine failure

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