On March 8, 2005, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration YV-280C) operated by Transmandu - Transportes Aéreos Manduca was involved in an aviation accident near La Paragua, Venezuela during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft crashed into hilly, wooded terrain during its approach to La Paragua, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.
What happened
During a positioning flight originating from Canaima, a single-engine aircraft was conducting an approach toward La Paragua when it impacted the ground. The accident occurred in a region characterized by hilly and heavily wooded terrain, situated approximately 13 km from the intended destination.
There were two fatalities resulting from the impact, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the crash.
Findings
No specific technical findings or contributing factors were provided regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the specific circumstances leading to the impact with the terrain.