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Aircraft Collision with Terrain Near Porlamar Airport (YV-C-EVH)

Porlamar, VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On February 25, 1962, a Fairchild F27 (registration YV-C-EVH) operated by AVENSA - Aerovias Venezolanas was involved in an aviation accident near Porlamar, Venezuela during takeoff. 23 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: For unknown reason, the crew did not follow the published procedures for Porlamar Airport departure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A few minutes after takeoff from Porlamar Airport, an aircraft struck the slope of Mt San Juan while climbing. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, killing all 23 occupants.

Incident Overview A few minutes after takeoff from Porlamar Airport, an aircraft struck the slope of Mt San Juan while climbing. The impact occurred a few kilometers from the airfield. The aircraft disintegrated on impact, and all 23 occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that, for an unknown reason, the crew did not follow the published procedures for departure from Porlamar Airport. No other cause or contributing factor was stated in the source material. ## Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond the general reference to Porlamar Airport and Mt San Juan.

Probable cause

For unknown reason, the crew did not follow the published procedures for Porlamar Airport departure.
Controlled flight into terrain

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