On July 12, 2001, a PZL-Mielec AN-28 (registration YV-117CP) operated by Overtec was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela during takeoff. 13 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during initial climb following a loss of power on one engine for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An Overtec twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, killing all 13 occupants. The aircraft lost power on one engine and stalled.
Accident Details
On a demonstration flight for the Venezuelan National Guard, an Overtec-operated twin-engine aircraft departed from Puerto Cabello-General Bartolomé Salom Airport en route to Caracas. The aircraft was leased from a Polish company. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the aircraft encountered difficulties gaining altitude, stalled, and crashed in an open field. The impact ignited a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the aircraft. All 13 occupants were killed.
Investigation
The investigation determined the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control during initial climb following a loss of power on one engine for undetermined reasons.