Aircraft crash near Santa Rita de Santa Teresa del Tuy

2 fatalities • Santa Rita de Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Santa Rita de Santa Teresa del Tuy, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

What happened

During a flight at an altitude of 5,500 feet, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The descent led to a collision with a mountain slope situated in the vicinity of Santa Rita de Santa Teresa del Tuy. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed.

Findings

  • The impact resulted in two fatalities.
  • There were no survivors among the two occupants on board.
  • The crash occurred during the flight phase while the aircraft was at 5,500 feet.
  • The primary factor in the destruction of the aircraft was the impact with the mountain slope.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2004-11-28 Partenavia P.68 accident near Santa Rita de Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Santa Rita de Santa Teresa del Tuy, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2004-11-28 Partenavia P.68 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2004-11-28 involved a Partenavia P.68, registration YV-928P, operated by Otmaro Henrique, at Santa Rita de Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela.

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