Incident Overview
Date: Friday 20 August 1948
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: AVENSA
Registration Number: YV-C-AVN
Location: 20 km off Coro, Falc¢n –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft engine or navigation system.Aircraft engine or navigation system.
Category: Accident
A La Guarira-Las Piedras-Maracabo cargo flight experienced an unexplained disappearance of the aircraft while over sea. Investigation is underway.A La Guarira-Las Piedras-Maracabo cargo flight experienced an unexplained disappearance of the aircraft while over sea. Investigation is underway.
Description
Reported missing while on a La Guarira-Las Piedras-Maracaibo cargo flight over sea.
Source of Information
http://dloc.com/AA00022089/04514/8http://dloc.com/AA00022089/04514/8Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Share on:
