Cessna 208 accident near Canaima, Ve, April 17, 2009
On April 17, 2009 at about 7:45 pm local time, a Cessna 208, registered YV1181, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Canaima (Aerodromo De Canaima airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was killed, 6 people were seriously injured and 5 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
None.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 17, 2009 · about 7:45 pm local time
- Place
- Canaima, Venezuela · Aerodromo De Canaima · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed, 6 people were seriously injured and 5 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 208 B · all 208s on the register
- Registration
- YV1181 · no longer on the register · serial 0695
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
None.
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
- Collision during takeoff/land during takeoff defining event
Pilot
- Seat: left
- Injury: serious injuries
Co-pilot
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 9,062 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: SVCN Canaima Airport at 7:45 pm
- Destination: SVMG Del Caribe Intl
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 36
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Sky: not recorded; not recorded
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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