YV-ADI
Flight / Schedule
YV-ADI
Aircraft
Lockheed 14 Super ElectraRegistration
YV-ADI
MSN
1509
Year of Manufacture
1939
Operator
Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAVDate
July 25, 1944 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Barcelona Anzoátegui
Region
South America • Venezuela
Coordinates
10.1603°, -64.6864°
Narrative Report
On July 25, 1944 at 12:00 AM, YV-ADI experienced a crash involving Lockheed 14 Super Electra, operated by Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAV, with the event recorded near Barcelona Anzoátegui.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
14 people were known to be on board, 14 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 12, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Barcelona Airport, the twin engine aircraft for unknown reason. All 14 occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration YV-ADI, MSN 1509, year of manufacture 1939.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 10.1603°, -64.6864°.
Fatalities
Total
14
Crew
2
Passengers
12
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Barcelona Airport, the twin engine aircraft for unknown reason. All 14 occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
12
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 14
Operational Details
Operator
Linea Aeropostal Venezolana - LAVFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Venezuela
Aircraft Details
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