Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 May 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas VC-47J (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aerotcnica
Registration Number: YV-C-GAI
Location: ca 150 km W of Ciudad Bol¡var –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: The DC-3 aircraft itself.The DC-3 aircraft itself.
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft struck a mountain near Rio Orinoco, approximately thirty minutes after takeoff from Ciudad Bol¡var, Venezuela. Conflicting reports indicate the aircraft was intended for La Centella or the Cuchivero mines.A DC-3 aircraft struck a mountain near Rio Orinoco, approximately thirty minutes after takeoff from Ciudad Bol¡var, Venezuela. Conflicting reports indicate the aircraft was intended for La Centella or the Cuchivero mines.
Description
The DC-3 struck a mountain near Rio Orinoco, about thirty minutes after takeoff from Ciudad Bol¡var, Venezuela. Conflicting reports say the airplane was headed for La Centella or the Cuchivero mines.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or control issue leading to a loss of control during takeoff.Possible mechanical failure or control issue leading to a loss of control during takeoff.Share on:
