Fatal cargo aircraft crash near Santo Domingo

3 fatalities • Santo Domingo, Venezuela • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from Arauca to Cúcuta crashed in a forested area, resulting in the deaths of all onboard.

What happened

A cargo operation departed from Arauca at 09:30 local time, destined for Cúcuta. Approximately thirty minutes into the flight, while traversing the airspace above the Santo Domingo region, the aircraft went down in a heavily wooded area.

The impact occurred under circumstances that remain undetermined. There were no survivors of the accident, as all three crew members perished in the crash.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the descent and subsequent impact in the forest are unknown. Investigations into the exact nature of the event have not yet established a definitive reason for the loss of the aircraft.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-06-17 Fairchild C-82 Packet accident near Santo Domingo, Venezuela?

A cargo flight traveling from Arauca to Cúcuta crashed in a forested area, resulting in the deaths of all onboard.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-06-17 Fairchild C-82 Packet accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-06-17 involved a Fairchild C-82 Packet, registration HK-930, operated by Lineas Aéreas del Caribe - LIDCA, at Santo Domingo, Venezuela.

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