On August 1, 2016, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration YV607T) operated by Tiuna Tours was involved in an aviation accident near Canaima, Venezuela in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A cargo flight from La Paragua to Canaima crashed 34 km northeast of the destination during an emergency landing attempt. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed by post-crash fire.
Accident
A cargo flight operating from La Paragua to Canaima crashed approximately 34 kilometers northeast of the intended destination. The accident occurred in the early morning while the crew was descending toward Canaima. The pilots encountered an unexpected situation and were forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact and was subsequently destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Occupants
The crew consisted of two occupants: pilot Johnny Ramirez and copilot José Angel Soto Zapata. Both were killed in the accident.
Aftermath
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the post-crash fire. The wreckage came to rest about 34 km northeast of Canaima.