Casualties unknown

Venezuelan Embraer E190 Returns to Maiquetía After Bleed Air System Failure (YV2953)

RUTA SVMI-TBPB, VE

On May 4, 2024, an EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 IGW (registration YV2953) operated by CONVIASA was involved in an aviation accident near RUTA SVMI-TBPB, VE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The probable cause of the incident was the malfunction of the on-condition component No. 1007086-7, the fan air valve. This summary draws on records from the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC Venezuela); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Venezuelan Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC Venezuela)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-08Data APIEditorial standards

An Embraer E190-100IGW, registration YV2953, operated by Conviasa, returned to Simón Bolívar International Airport after a dual bleed air failure during climb. All 89 passengers and 5 crew were unharmed.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On May 4, 2024, an Embraer E190-100IGW, registration YV2953, operated by Consorcio Venezolano de Industrias Aeronáuticas y Servicios Aéreos, S.A. (Conviasa), departed Simón Bolívar International Airport (SVMI) in Vargas, La Guaira, for Grantley Adams International Airport (TBPB) in Bridgetown, Barbados. The aircraft was carrying 89 passengers and 5 crew members. The aircraft was powered by two General Electric CF34-10E6 turbofan engines and was certified for commercial aviation under Venezuelan regulations. The flight departed with a filed flight plan and was in a state of airworthiness according to its valid certificate and maintenance records.

Probable cause

The probable cause of the incident was the malfunction of the on-condition component No. 1007086-7, the fan air valve.

Investigation report by the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC Venezuela). Original record: https://www.mppt.gob.ve/download/183627/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Junta de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC), Venezuela - MppT.