What happened
During the departure phase from Canaima Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving the left engine. This malfunction occurred while the plane was in its climbing phase immediately after takeoff.
In response to the loss of power, the crew initiated an emergency procedure to return to the airfield. While the aircraft was on final approach, it entered a stall condition. The subsequent impact occurred a few kilometers away from the runway. There were 34 fatalities resulting from the accident, with no survivors among the occupants.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the failure of the left engine during the climb following takeoff. The specific reason for this engine malfunction remains undetermined.