Fatal aircraft accident near Las Velas, Colombia

2 fatalities • Las Velas, Venezuela • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a pasture near Las Velas during a flight from Caracas to Medellín, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

A flight traveling from Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport to Medellín-José María Córdova Airport (Rionegro) ended in a fatal accident near the village of Las Velas. The twin engine airplane was operating a route between Venezuela and Colombia when it lost control during the flight.

Upon losing control, the aircraft struck a pasture in the vicinity of Las Velas. The impact of the crash, followed by a subsequent fire, resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were two fatalities recorded as a result of the accident, with no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

The specific reasons for the loss of control remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the deviation from the flight path are currently unknown. The destruction of the aircraft was caused by impact forces and a post-crash fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2023-08-23 Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 accident near Las Velas, Venezuela?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a pasture near Las Velas during a flight from Caracas to Medellín, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2023-08-23 Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2023-08-23 involved a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840, registration YV2915, operated by Private Venezuela, at Las Velas, Venezuela.

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