What happened
During a local training mission operating out of Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport, an aircraft entered a descent immediately following takeoff. While the plane was in its initial climb phase, it lost sufficient altitude to strike several residential structures situated close to the airport perimeter.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and five nearby houses. The accident led to a high number of casualties, including six fatalities among the crew and occupants of the plane, as well as five fatalities among individuals on the ground.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the aircraft experienced a loss of control during the early stages of flight. This loss of control was triggered by an engine failure, though the specific underlying reason for the engine's malfunction remains undetermined.