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Boeing 737-2B7 Hydraulic Failure During Taxi at Maturín (YV2792)

AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL “GRAL. JOSE TADEO, VE

On December 20, 2023, a THE BOEING COMPANY 737‐2B7 (registration YV2792) operated by ESTELAR LATINOAMERICA C.A was involved in an aviation accident near AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL “GRAL. JOSE TADEO, VE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The contributing factor for the rupture of the wire braid on the flexible hydraulic line was constant vibrations during landings, which caused the material to lose elasticity, crack, and eventually perforate, leading to a hydraulic fluid leak. This summary draws on records from the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC Venezuela); 1 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

A Boeing 737-2B7 (YV2792) operated by Estelar Latinamerica experienced a hydraulic system failure during a 180-degree turn on the runway at Maturín. All 58 people on board were unharmed.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On December 20, 2023, the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Board (JIAAC) closed its investigation into an incident involving a Boeing 737-2B7, serial number 22887, registered as YV2792. The aircraft, owned by Estelar Latinamerica C.A., was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Type Certificate A16WE. At the time of the event, the aircraft held a valid airworthiness certificate (No. 014966) issued by the state of registry. The last scheduled maintenance was performed by Estelar Technik, a national maintenance organization based at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state.

Probable cause

The contributing factor for the rupture of the wire braid on the flexible hydraulic line was constant vibrations during landings, which caused the material to lose elasticity, crack, and eventually perforate, leading to a hydraulic fluid leak.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Dec 2023 THE BOEING COMPANY 737‐2B7 accident near AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL “GRAL. JOSE TADEO, VE?

A Boeing 737-2B7 (YV2792) operated by Estelar Latinamerica experienced a hydraulic system failure during a 180-degree turn on the runway at Maturín. All 58 people on board were unharmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Dec 2023 THE BOEING COMPANY 737‐2B7 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Dec 2023 involved a THE BOEING COMPANY 737‐2B7, registration YV2792, operated by ESTELAR LATINOAMERICA C.A, at AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL “GRAL. JOSE TADEO, VE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The contributing factor for the rupture of the wire braid on the flexible hydraulic line was constant vibrations during landings, which caused the material to lose elasticity, crack, and eventually perforate, leading to a hydraulic fluid leak.

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Investigation report by the Venezuelan Civil Aviation Accident Investigation Board (JIAAC Venezuela). Original record: https://www.mppt.gob.ve/download/179422/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Junta de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC), Venezuela - MppT.