YV-CDC

The twin engine aircraft crashed on takeoff from Mene Grande Airfield in unknown circumstances. All three occupants were killed in the accident. Crew: H. A. Davis, pilot. Passengers: J. R. James, A. G. Endell.

Flight / Schedule

YV-CDC

Registration

YV-CDC

MSN

1221

Year of Manufacture

1938

Date

May 15, 1942 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Mene Grande Zulia

Region

South America • Venezuela

Coordinates

9.8366°, -70.9292°

Narrative Report

On May 15, 1942 at 12:00 AM, YV-CDC experienced a crash involving Lockheed 12 Electra Junior, operated by Colón Development Company, with the event recorded near Mene Grande Zulia.

The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

The twin engine aircraft crashed on takeoff from Mene Grande Airfield in unknown circumstances. All three occupants were killed in the accident. Crew: H. A. Davis, pilot. Passengers: J. R. James, A. G. Endell.

Aircraft reference details include registration YV-CDC, MSN 1221, year of manufacture 1938.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 9.8366°, -70.9292°.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

1

Passengers

2

Other

0

Crash Summary

The twin engine aircraft crashed on takeoff from Mene Grande Airfield in unknown circumstances. All three occupants were killed in the accident. Crew: H. A. Davis, pilot. Passengers: J. R. James, A. G. Endell.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

2

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 3

Operational Details

Flight Type

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Venezuela

Aircraft Details

Registration

YV-CDC

MSN

1221

Year of Manufacture

1938