No fatalities

2005-03-18: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (YV-427P) — Private Venezuela — Punto Fijo, Venezuela

Punto Fijo, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 18, 2005, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration YV-427P) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Punto Fijo, Venezuela during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781199731Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft with seven passengers and one pilot made an emergency landing on a motorway after encountering technical problems en route. The aircraft went out of control and overturned; all occupants escaped injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

A flight from Charallave to Punto Fijo ended in a crash landing on a motorway after the pilot reported technical problems. The aircraft was en route between Coro and Punto Fijo, descending to Punto Fijo-Josefa Camejo Airport, when the pilot decided to perform an emergency landing on a nearby highway.

Landing and Aftermath

Upon touching down, the aircraft went out of control and came to rest upside down. All eight occupants—seven passengers and one pilot—escaped from the wreckage with injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.

Occupant Status

All occupants sustained injuries during the emergency landing and subsequent overturn. They escaped the aircraft before further assistance arrived. The extent of their injuries has not been specified.

Aircraft Damage

The aircraft sustained catastrophic damage and was declared destroyed. No further details about the aircraft type or registration have been provided.

Investigation

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, focusing on the technical problems that prompted the emergency landing. No official cause has been released as of this report.