Douglas DC9 accident near Santo Domingo, Ve, August 24, 2012
On August 24, 2012 at about 11:55 pm local time, a Douglas DC9, registered YV493T, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Santo Domingo. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). No one was hurt; 147 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 24, 2012 · about 11:55 pm local time
- Place
- Santo Domingo, Venezuela
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 147 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Douglas DC9 82 · all DC9s on the register
- Registration
- YV493T · no longer on the register · serial 49517
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The Venezuela Dirección General para la Prevención e Investigación de Accidentes Aéreos (PIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Douglas DC-9-82 that occurred on August 24, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the PIAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the PIAA.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Aserca Airlines
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 6 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 139 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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