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.
What happened in the 12 Jul 2001 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jul 2001 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 13 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Jul 2001 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration YV-117CP, operated by Overtec, at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of control during initial climb following a loss of power on one engine for undetermined reasons.
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