Fatal aircraft accident near Chirimena

3 fatalities • Chirimena, Venezuela • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the Chirimena region during flight from Porlamar to Caracas.

What happened

A flight departing from Porlamar Airport destined for La Carlota-Francisco de Miranda Airport in Caracas ended in a fatal accident. After the twin engine airplane moved past Cape Codera, the pilot provided a position update to air traffic control.

During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft encountered adverse weather conditions. While navigating through this period of poor visibility and bad weather, the plane impacted the slope of a mountain situated in the Chirimena area.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in three fatalities.
  • There were no survivors among the three occupants on board.
  • The impact occurred while the aircraft was operating in bad weather.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside during cruise flight while encountering adverse weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-06-27 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident near Chirimena, Venezuela?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in the Chirimena region during flight from Porlamar to Caracas.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-06-27 Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-06-27 involved a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500, registration YV-827P, operated by T. E. Carrillo Batalla, at Chirimena, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside during cruise flight while encountering adverse weather conditions.

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