Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Maturín
Date & Time:
Aug 21, 2021 at 1645 LT
Registration:
YV1912
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Maturín – Higuerote
MSN:
2048
YOM:
1971
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Maturín-José Tadeo Monagas Airport, while in initial climb, the engine apparently failed. The aircraft lost height, collided with trees and came to rest against a concrete wall. The pilot was seriously injured.
