13 fatalities

Aircraft Crash on Mt Paramo Los Conejos (YV-C-AMV)

Mérida, VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On January 25, 1971, a Vickers Viscount (registration YV-C-AMV) operated by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV was involved in an aviation accident near Mérida, Venezuela during takeoff. 13 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a wooded area on Mt Paramo Los Conejos shortly after takeoff from Mérida-Alberto Carnevalli Airport, killing 13 occupants and injuring 34 others.

Incident Overview Seven minutes after departing from Mérida-Alberto Carnevalli Airport, the aircraft was in a climbing phase when it struck trees and crashed into a wooded area on Mt Paramo Los Conejos. The impact site was located approximately 17 kilometers north of the airfield. ## Casualties The accident resulted in the deaths of 13 occupants, including one crew member. An additional 34 occupants sustained injuries in the crash. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date of the incident. ## Location Details The crash occurred in a wooded area on Mt Paramo Los Conejos, situated about 17 kilometers north of Mérida-Alberto Carnevalli Airport. The aircraft was climbing when it made contact with the trees, leading to the fatal impact.