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April 17, 2009 · Cessna 208 B · YV1181

Canaima, VE

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2009
Injury Outcomes
12 injuries (1 fatality, 6 serious injuries, 5 minor injuries)
Location
Canaima, VE
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B
Tail Number
YV1181
Operator
Linea Turistica Aerotuy Lta
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09WA253

On April 17, 2009, at 1945 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208, of Venezuelan registration, YV-1181, collided with a power line during takeoff from Aerodromo De Canaima, Edo. Bolivar (SVCN). The pilot and co-pilot received serious injuries. One of the ten passengers was fatally injured, and the other passengers received minor to serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan information is known. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Information from the Venezuelan government states that during takeoff the airplane could not gain altitude, continued off the departure end, and collided with a powerline, 80 meters past the end of runway 36. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviatión Ministerio de Infraestructura Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela Av. Ivan Rivas Torre MINFRA, piso-20 Caracas, Republica de Bolivariana de Venezuela This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.

Full Narrative

On April 17, 2009, at 1945 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208, of Venezuelan registration, YV-1181, collided with a power line during takeoff from Aerodromo De Canaima, Edo. Bolivar (SVCN). The pilot and co-pilot received serious injuries. One of the ten passengers was fatally injured, and the other passengers received minor to serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No flight plan information is known. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. Information from the Venezuelan government states that during takeoff the airplane could not gain altitude, continued off the departure end, and collided with a powerline, 80 meters past the end of runway 36. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviatión Ministerio de Infraestructura Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela Av. Ivan Rivas Torre MINFRA, piso-20 Caracas, Republica de Bolivariana de Venezuela This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 UTC
Nearest AirportAerodromo De Canaima (0nm)
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail NumberYV1181
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLinea Turistica Aerotuy Lta
Engines1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary12 injuries (1 fatality, 6 serious injuries, 5 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious6
Minor5
Uninjured0
Total12
Crew 1Serious
Crew 2Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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