What happened
During a scheduled flight from Charallave to Punto Fijo, an aircraft carrying one pilot and seven passengers experienced mechanical issues while positioned between Coro and Punto Fijo. As the flight was in the descent phase toward the Josefa Camejo Airport, the pilot identified technical complications that necessitated an immediate change in plans.
To avoid further complications, the pilot decided to execute an emergency landing on a nearby motorway. During the attempt to land on the roadway, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The impact caused the plane to flip over, leaving the wreckage in an upside-down position. While the aircraft was completely destroyed in the incident, all eight occupants managed to escape the wreckage. All individuals on board sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
- The pilot encountered technical problems during the descent phase of the flight.
- The decision to land on a motorway was made to address the ongoing mechanical issues.