YV-CDC
Flight / Schedule
YV-CDC
Aircraft
Lockheed 12 Electra JuniorRegistration
YV-CDC
MSN
1221
Year of Manufacture
1938
Operator
Colón Development CompanyDate
May 15, 1942 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
Operator
Colón Development CompanyFlight Type
Executive/Corporate/Business
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Venezuela
