IAI Arava 201

Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

The twin engine airplane departed Shell Airport at 1251LT for a local training exercice with a crew of three and 19 paratroopers on board. About an hour into the flight, the crew informed ground he was returning to his base due to the deterioration of the weather conditions. Shortly later, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a wooded area. All 22 occupants were killed. Up to date, this is the worst accident involving an IAI Arava 201.

Venezuelan National Guard - Guardia Nacional Bolivariana de Venezuela

While cruising at an altitude of 6,700 feet in marginal weather conditions, the crew started the descent to Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar and descended to 5,000 feet when the aircraft struck trees and crashed on the slope of a mountain located near the village of El Cedrito, about 29 km southwest of the airport. The wreckage was found two day later, in the morning of May 7. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

Umbufto Swaziland Defence Force

The crew just completed a paratroopers mission when weather conditions deteriorated. The crew decided to divert to a remote airstrip located in the southeast part of the country. After weather conditions improved, the crew took off for a back trip to his base. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft failed to get airborne and crashed in a sugar cane field. Both pilots escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Venezuelan Army - Ejército Bolivariano

En route from La Carlota to Acarigua, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances near San Carlos. All six occupants were killed.

Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

En route to Macas, the crew was cleared to climb from 5,500 to 7,500 feet when the twin engine aircraft stuck the slope of a mountain. Two crew were killed while a third occupant was injured.

Venezuelan National Guard - Guardia Nacional Bolivariana de Venezuela

After takeoff from La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda, while climbing in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the wires of a cable car and crashed on a hilly and wooded terrain. All four occupants were injured.

Mexican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Mexicana

The twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Punta Bojórquez while on a supply mission from Badiraguato to Cuatro Ciénegas. All four occupants were killed.

Venezuelan National Guard - Guardia Nacional Bolivariana de Venezuela

Shortly after takeoff from La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda AFB, the airplane lots height and crashed on a textile mill, bursting into flames. All three crew members as well as one people on the ground were killed.

Ecuadorian Navy - Aviación Naval Ecuatoriana

After takeoff from Manta-Eloy Alfaro Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain sufficient altitude. 12 minutes later, it struck the slope of a mountain located near Aroma. All six occupants were killed.

Air Liberia

Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Sasstown Airport. All three crew members were killed.

Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca

Crashed on landing for unknown reasons. There were no casualties.

Colombian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Colombiana

Crashed while taking off from Puerto Rondón Airport for unknown reasons. Sixteen occupants were injured while six other escaped uninjured.

Umbufto Swaziland Defence Force

The crew was engaged in a delivery flight from Israel to Manzini-Matsapha Airport, Swaziland. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine airplane crashed in Zomba, Malawi. Both pilots were killed.

Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Argentinas - YPFA

The airplane departed Río Gallegos on a special flight to Ushuaia, carrying five members of the YPF and Hidronor Company who were completing visits of local oil fields. An ILS approach to Ushuaia Airport was initiated from the southeast. While descending, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane struck a hilly terrain and crashed about 20 km southeast of Ushuaia, about 25 km west of Puerto Williams, on Chilean territory. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed. Crew: Roberto Couceiro, pilot, Vicente Sanz, copilot, Guillermo Pérez, flight engineer. Passengers: Raúl Agustín Ondarts, Carlos maria Sureda, Guillermo Zubarán, Luis Amílcar Medina, Osvaldo Rubén Zenobi.

Ecuadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana

Crashed shortly after takeoff from Loja Airport for unknown reasons. All 16 occupants were killed, among them General Rafael Rodrígues Palacios aged 53, Minister of Defense, who was accompanied by his wife and daughter.

Venezuelan National Guard - Guardia Nacional Bolivariana de Venezuela

The twin engine airplane was completing a flight from Ciudad Bolívar to Santa Elena de Uairén. En route, the crew became lost after weather conditions deteriorated. Finally, he decided to attempt at emergency landing when the airplane hit obstacles and crashed near Matthew's Ridge, Guyana. Three occupants were killed while six others were injured.

Ecuadorian Navy - Aviación Naval Ecuatoriana

The aircraft was dispatched on a SAR mission following the recent disappearance of a SAETA Vickers Viscount. In unknown circumstances, the airplane crashed in a wooded and mountainous area located near Yaupi, about 128 km east of Cuenca. Two civilian passengers were killed while five other occupants, members of the Ecuadorian Navy, were injured.

Salvadorian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña

The twin engine airplane crashed upon landing at Ilopango Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

TAM Bolivia - Transporte Aéreo Militar Boliviano

The twin engine airplane departed Camiri on a short flight to Itaguazurenda, carrying 18 passengers and a crew of four. En route, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous and wooded area located between localities separated by 50 km. The wreckage was found two days later. Three passengers were injured while 19 other occupants were killed.

Israel Aerospace Industries - IAI

The crew was completing the 92nd test flight of the IAI Arava certification program. In flight, control was lost and the airplane crashed in a desert area located near Tulkarm, Palestine. Three crew members were killed while a fourth occupant was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.