BOEING 737
Maiquetia — October 16, 2008
Event Information
| Date | October 16, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA09WA008 |
| Event ID | 20081105X55127 |
| Location | Maiquetia |
| Country | VE |
| Airport | Maiquetia, Simon Bolivar |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 737 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 55 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On Oct 16, a Rutaca Airlines B737, Venezuelan registration YV162T, exited runway 10 upon landing at Simon Bolivar Airport, Maiqueita, Venzuela. Heavy rain was reported at the airport. The nose gear collapsed, and damage to the wheel well and nose section of the airplane was reported. The Venezuela JIAA requested recorder readout assistance from the NTSB.
The investigation is being conducted by the Venezuelan JUNTA INVESTIGADORA DE ACCIDENTES DE AVIACIÓN (JIAA)
AV. Francisco de Miranda Torre Minfra, piso 20 Caracas-Venezuela.
Teléfonos (0212) 2015491 / 2015438 / 2015410 / 2015411 / 2015436
Fax (0212)2015545
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.