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Mountain Crash Near Agua Fria Kills Four

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On July 7, 1949, a North American B-25 Mitchell operated by Venezuelan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Venezolana was involved in an aviation accident near Agua Fria, Venezuela in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a mountainous region approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Caracas near Agua Fria, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

The incident occurred in a rugged, mountainous terrain situated close to the town of Agua Fria. This location is positioned roughly fifty kilometers to the southwest of the capital city, Caracas. The aircraft impacted the ground under circumstances that have not been fully detailed in available records. All four individuals present on board the plane perished in the crash.

Findings

Specific technical or operational factors contributing to the accident are not provided in the source material. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of life for every occupant involved in the event.

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