Incident
A twin-engine aircraft, operating a private flight, departed Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport in Venezuela. The flight was bound for Willemstad-Hato Airport in Curaçao, with two passengers and one pilot aboard.
Shortly after takeoff, during the initial climb, the pilot reported engine problems to air traffic control. Controllers promptly cleared the aircraft for an immediate return to the departure airport. However, while attempting to return, the pilot lost control of the airplane.
Crash
The aircraft crashed into several buildings located in the district of Catia La Mar. The crash site was approximately 6 kilometers short of the threshold of runway 09 at Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames and was totally destroyed by the fire and collision.
Casualties
All three individuals on board—the pilot and two passengers—were killed in the crash. Additionally, three people on the ground lost their lives, and five other persons on the ground sustained injuries.