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August 26, 2009 · Cessna 208 B · YV1182

La Tortuga, VE

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 11 uninjured
Location
La Tortuga, VE
Aircraft
Cessna 208 B
Tail Number
YV1182
Operator
Linea Turistica Aerotuy Lta
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09WA486

On August 26, 2009, about 1152 UTC, a Cessna 208B, Venezuelan registration YV1182, registered to and operated by Linea Turista Aerotuy (LTA), as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, had a total loss of engine power. The airline transport (ATP) rated pilot ditched the airplane into the Caribbean Sea adjacent to Tortuga Island, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The ATP pilot and 11 passengers reported no injuries. The co-pilot and 1 passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Los Roques, Venezuela at 1114. 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. Francisco de Miranda Torre MINFRA, piso-20 Caracas, Republica de Bolivariana de Venezuela Telephone: 58-212-201-5938 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Venezuela.

Full Narrative

On August 26, 2009, about 1152 UTC, a Cessna 208B, Venezuelan registration YV1182, registered to and operated by Linea Turista Aerotuy (LTA), as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, had a total loss of engine power. The airline transport (ATP) rated pilot ditched the airplane into the Caribbean Sea adjacent to Tortuga Island, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The ATP pilot and 11 passengers reported no injuries. The co-pilot and 1 passenger reported minor injuries. The flight originated from Los Roques, Venezuela at 1114. 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. Francisco de Miranda Torre MINFRA, piso-20 Caracas, Republica de Bolivariana de Venezuela Telephone: 58-212-201-5938 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Venezuela.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:52 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 208 B
Tail NumberYV1182
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLinea Turistica Aerotuy Lta
Engines1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 11 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured11
Total13
Crew 1None
Crew 2Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time11:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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