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Venezuelan Embraer E190 Returns to Maiquetía After Bleed Air System Failure (YV2953)
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. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-10-27Data 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.
Probable cause
The probable cause of the incident was the malfunction of the on-condition component No. 1007086-7, the fan air valve.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 4 May 2024 EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 IGW accident near RUTA SVMI-TBPB, VE?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 2024 EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 IGW accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 May 2024 involved an EMBRAER ERJ 190-100 IGW, registration YV2953, operated by CONVIASA, at RUTA SVMI-TBPB, VE.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The probable cause of the incident was the malfunction of the on-condition component No. 1007086-7, the fan air valve.
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