Cessna 207 accident near La Esmeralda, Ve, September 16, 2005
On September 16, 2005 at about 1:00 pm local time, a Cessna 207, registered YV412C, was destroyed in an accident near La Esmeralda. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 4 people were 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
- September 16, 2005 · about 1:00 pm local time
- Place
- La Esmeralda, Venezuela · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 207 · all 207s on the register
- Registration
- YV412C · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Cooperative Assoc. Lines Air Taxi
The flight
- Departed from: PNA San Juan De Man at 12:35 pm
- Destination: SVPA Port Ayacucho
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 235° at 5 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 1,200 ft; clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 29.79 inHg
- Observation at 9:00 am from SVCS
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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