3 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash in Chirimena Region (YV-827P)

Chirimena, VenezuelaFlight

On June 27, 1979, a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500 (registration YV-827P) operated by T. E. Carrillo Batalla was involved in an aviation accident near Chirimena, Venezuela in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Chirimena while en route to Caracas from Porlamar. The incident occurred during bad weather shortly after the pilot reported passing Cape Codera, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants on board.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine airplane was operating a scheduled flight from Porlamar Airport to La Carlota-Francisco de Miranda Airport in Caracas when it encountered fatal circumstances. The aircraft departed its origin point and proceeded toward its destination, navigating through the airspace designated for this route.

Sequence of Events

During the cruise phase of the flight, the pilot communicated with Air Traffic Control (ATC) to report the aircraft's position after passing Cape Codera. Shortly following this communication, the weather conditions deteriorated into bad weather. While continuing its path in these adverse conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain situated in the region of Chirimena.

Casualties and Outcome

The impact with the terrain resulted in the immediate loss of life for everyone on board. All three occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident. No survivors were reported from the incident.