1 fatality

2014-12-23: Partenavia P.68 (YV1706) — Private Venezuela — La Bonanza, Venezuela

La Bonanza, VenezuelaFlight

On December 23, 2014, a Partenavia P.68 (registration YV1706) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near La Bonanza, Venezuela in flight. One person was 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.

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A single-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous region near La Bonanza, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On an unidentified date, a twin engine aircraft crashed while performing a flight from Valencia to Charallave. The aircraft entered a mountainous area situated in the vicinity of La Bonanza, where the impact occurred. Following the crash, a fire broke out, which led to the total destruction of the airframe.

At the time of the accident, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. The impact and subsequent fire resulted in one fatality, as the pilot was killed in the event. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain undetermined.

Findings

At this time, the exact cause of the crash is unknown. Investigators have not yet released specific details regarding the flight phase or any mechanical issues that may have contributed to the loss of the aircraft in the mountains.