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Midair Collision Near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport (YV-215CP)

Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On June 4, 1981, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration YV-215CP) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, Venezuela during landing or approach. 5 people were 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

Two aircraft collided midair near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport, killing all 10 people aboard. One aircraft was approaching from Barquisimeto; the other, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36A Marquise, had just taken off en route to Puerto Cabello.

Incident Overview A midair collision occurred in the vicinity of Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport, resulting in the loss of both aircraft and the deaths of all 10 people on board. ## Aircraft Involved One aircraft was on approach to Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport, having departed from Barquisimeto. The second aircraft was a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36A Marquise registered YV-174CP, operated by Immobiliara Uracoa. The Marquise had just taken off from the same airport and was en route to Puerto Cabello, carrying five people. ## Outcome Following the collision, both aircraft descended to the ground and crashed a few kilometers from the airport. All 10 occupants across the two aircraft were killed.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jun 1981 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, Venezuela?

Two aircraft collided midair near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga Airport, killing all 10 people aboard. One aircraft was approaching from Barquisimeto; the other, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36A Marquise, had just taken off en route to Puerto Cabello.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jun 1981 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jun 1981 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration YV-215CP, operated by Private Venezuela, at Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, Venezuela.

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