Rockwell 690 accident near Charallave, Outside the U.S., April 30, 2022
On April 30, 2022 at about 9:42 pm local time, a Rockwell 690, registered YV3502, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern final) near Charallave, Outside the U.S. (Oscar Machado Zuloaga Internat airport). It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- April 30, 2022 · about 9:42 pm local time
- Place
- Charallave, Venezuela · Oscar Machado Zuloaga Internat · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Rockwell 690 B
- Registration
- YV3502 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Part(s) separation from AC during approach (VFR pattern final) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Temperature: 32°F (0°C), dew point 32°F (0°C)
- Observation at 4:03 pm from SVFM
Weather report (METAR): SVFM 302003Z AUTO NIL
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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