Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 21 May 1955
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana – LAV
Registration Number: YV-C-ALU
Location: off Barcelona –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control systems and navigation equipment were likely impacted by the landing conditions.The aircraft’s flight control systems and navigation equipment were likely impacted by the landing conditions.
Category: Accident
An aircraft operating from Caracas to Barcelona and Porto Espanha experienced an emergency landing at sea. The aircraft was on a flight with an unplanned deviation.An aircraft operating from Caracas to Barcelona and Porto Espanha experienced an emergency landing at sea. The aircraft was on a flight with an unplanned deviation.
Description
Emergency landing at sea. The aircraft operated on a flight from Caracas to Barcelona and Porto Espanha.
Primary Cause
Unforeseen weather conditions, potentially including strong winds or turbulent atmospheric conditions, likely contributed to the landing.Unforeseen weather conditions, potentially including strong winds or turbulent atmospheric conditions, likely contributed to the landing.Share on:
