Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 18 December 1954
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana – LAV
Registration Number: YV-C-AMP
Location: 120 km S of Ciudad Bolivar –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft structure, flight control systems, and potentially the landing gear.Aircraft structure, flight control systems, and potentially the landing gear.
Category: Accident
A cargo aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent in the mountainous terrain of eastern Venezuela. The aircraft crashed, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A cargo aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent in the mountainous terrain of eastern Venezuela. The aircraft crashed, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed in the mountains of east Venezuela while on a cargo flight to Tumeremo.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during descent due to a combination of turbulence and a potential structural issue.Mechanical failure during descent due to a combination of turbulence and a potential structural issue.Share on:
