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2003-10-11: PZL-Mielec AN-2 (YV-1128C) — Transmandu - Transportes Aéreos Manduca — Urimán, Venezuela

Urimán, VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On October 11, 2003, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration YV-1128C) operated by Transmandu - Transportes Aéreos Manduca was involved in an aviation accident near Urimán, Venezuela during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft likely experienced an engine failure during the initial climb, leading to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781200762Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed into the Caroni River during its initial climb following departure from Urimán Airport, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Urimán Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during the initial climb phase. Shortly after the departure sequence began, the aircraft entered a stall, leading to a crash into the Caroni River.

The impact resulted in the destruction of the airframe. Regarding the occupants, the captain was killed in the accident, while the copilot sustained injuries.

Findings

Preliminary assessments of the accident suggest that an engine failure may have been a contributing factor to the loss of altitude and the subsequent stall during the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft likely experienced an engine failure during the initial climb, leading to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact.
Engine failure

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