Emergency landing near Urimán Airport results in aircraft damage

No fatalities • Urimán, Venezuela • Flight

An aircraft performing an approach to Urimán Airport struck the ground during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in injuries to the crew.

What happened

Following a routine flight departing from La Paragua, the aircraft was in the process of descending toward Urimán Airport. During this descent phase, the crew encountered an unforeseen complication that necessitated an immediate emergency landing procedure.

As the crew attempted to manage the situation, the aircraft made contact with the ground approximately 13 km away from the Urimán airfield. The impact caused the aircraft to come to a halt against a cluster of palm trees.

Findings

  • The impact resulted in two injuries involving the pilots.
  • The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
  • The primary factor in the accident was an unexpected situation encountered during the descent.

Probable cause

An unforeseen event occurred during the descent, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing that resulted in ground impact.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-05-08 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Urimán, Venezuela?

An aircraft performing an approach to Urimán Airport struck the ground during an emergency landing attempt, resulting in injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-05-08 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-05-08 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration YV2354, operated by Private Venezuela, at Urimán, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unforeseen event occurred during the descent, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing that resulted in ground impact.

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