Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 January 1989
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Owner/operator: Corporaci¢n Metalmen
Registration Number: YV-597CP
Location: 7,8 km S of Caracas/La Carlota-Gen. Francisco de Miranda Air Base –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and flight management systems.Aircraft control systems and flight management systems.
Category: Accident
A Beechcraft 200 Super King Air crashed in the backyard of a house at the Lagunita Country Club in Caracas, Venezuela. The aircraft was diverted due to bad weather and experienced a loss of control while maneuvering south of the airport.A Beechcraft 200 Super King Air crashed in the backyard of a house at the Lagunita Country Club in Caracas, Venezuela. The aircraft was diverted due to bad weather and experienced a loss of control while maneuvering south of the airport.
Description
A Beechcraft 200 Super King Air was destroyed when it crashed in the backyard of a house of the Lagunita Country Club in Caracas, Venezuela. The crew was instructed to divert because the intended destination was closed due to bad weather. The airplane struck hilly terrain while manoeuvring south of the airport.
Primary Cause
Bad weather conditions and navigational errors caused the aircraft to lose control during maneuvering.Bad weather conditions and navigational errors caused the aircraft to lose control during maneuvering.Share on:
