Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 8 April 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana – LAV
Registration Number: YV-ALO
Location: 40 km E of Caracas –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 27 / Occupants: 27
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the control surfaces and flight control system.The entire aircraft, specifically the control surfaces and flight control system.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
