Beech 200 accident near Las Majaguas, Ve, April 5, 2001
On April 5, 2001 at about 12:30 pm local time, a Beech 200, registered YV0SATA6, was substantially damaged in an accident near Las Majaguas. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 1 person had minor injuries; 8 others were unhurt. 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 5, 2001 · about 12:30 pm local time
- Place
- Las Majaguas, Venezuela
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries; 8 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech 200 · all 200s on the register
- Registration
- YV0SATA6 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: CCS Caracas
- Destination: Barinas
Weather at the time
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: not recorded
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
- Observation at 8:30 am
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | 1 | ||
| Passengers | 7 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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