Cessna T210 accident near Ciudad Bolivar, Ve, August 27, 2017
On August 27, 2017 at about 8:52 pm local time, a Cessna T210, registered YV2594, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Ciudad Bolivar. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was killed and 4 people were seriously injured. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 27, 2017 · about 8:52 pm local time
- Place
- Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 4 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210 M · all T210s on the register
- Registration
- YV2594 · no longer on the register · serial 210-61992
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 27, 2017 about 2052 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna T210M, Venezuelan registration YV2594, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, after a loss of engine power near Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. The pilot and three passengers were seriously injured, and one passenger was fatally injured. The airplane had departed Uriman Airport (SVUM), Bolivar, Venezuela, destined for Tomas de Heres Airport (SVCB), Bolivar, Venezuela.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information can be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviatión Ministerio de Infraestructura Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela Av. Rafael Vivas Torre MINFRA, piso-20 Caracas, Venezuela Tel.: (58) 212-274-5590 This report is for information purposes, and only contains information released by the Government of Venezuela.
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
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (climb to cruise) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SVUM Bolivar
- Destination: SVCB Bolivar
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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