In-flight depressurization on LASER McDonnell Douglas MD83

Casualties unknown • EN DESCENSO A 30 NM DE SVPR 8.000 FT ALTURA ., VE

A commercial flight operated by LASER experienced a progressive cabin depressurization due to a disconnected pneumatic system component, resulting in the deployment of oxygen masks.

What happened

On June 16, 2022, at 12:03 UTC, a McDonnell Douglas MD83, registration YV480T, operated by Línea Aérea de Servicio Ejecutivo Regional, S.A. (LASER), was performing a commercial flight from Maiquetia International Airport to Puerto Ordaz. While the aircraft was in its descent phase and approaching its destination, it experienced a progressive cabin depressurization, which caused the emergency oxygen masks to drop.

The pilot in command followed the Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) emergency procedures and elected to continue the flight to the destination airport. The aircraft landed safely without further discrepancies, with no injuries reported and no damage to the airframe.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-06-16 MC DONNELL-DOUGLAS DC-9-81 (MD81) accident near EN DESCENSO A 30 NM DE SVPR 8.000 FT ALTURA ., VE?

A commercial flight operated by LASER experienced a progressive cabin depressurization due to a disconnected pneumatic system component, resulting in the deployment of oxygen masks.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-06-16 involved a MC DONNELL-DOUGLAS DC-9-81 (MD81), registration YV480T, operated by LASER C.A., at EN DESCENSO A 30 NM DE SVPR 8.000 FT ALTURA ., VE.

Investigation report by the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC Venezuela). Original record: https://www.mppt.gob.ve/download/167048/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Junta de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC), Venezuela - MppT.

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