YV-O-MAC-2
Flight / Schedule
YV-O-MAC-2
Aircraft
Piper PA-31 CheyenneRegistration
YV-O-MAC-2
MSN
31T-7904040
Year of Manufacture
1979
Operator
Venezuelan GovernmentDate
November 6, 1982 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Government
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
El Tocuyo Lara
Region
South America • Venezuela
Coordinates
9.7879°, -69.7916°
Narrative Report
On November 6, 1982 at 12:00 AM, YV-O-MAC-2 experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, operated by Venezuelan Government, with the event recorded near El Tocuyo Lara.
The flight was categorized as government at a plain, valley crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a flight on behalf of the Venezuelan Ministry of Agriculture and Farming. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances and the occupant's fate remains unknown.
Aircraft reference details include registration YV-O-MAC-2, MSN 31T-7904040, year of manufacture 1979.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 9.7879°, -69.7916°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft was engaged in a flight on behalf of the Venezuelan Ministry of Agriculture and Farming. The accident occurred in unknown circumstances and the occupant's fate remains unknown.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Venezuelan GovernmentFlight Type
Government
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
South America • Venezuela
Aircraft Details
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