BOEING 737

Maiquetia — October 16, 2008

Event Information

DateOctober 16, 2008
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberDCA09WA008
Event ID20081105X55127
LocationMaiquetia
CountryVE
AirportMaiquetia, Simon Bolivar
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBOEING
Model737
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherIMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None55
Total Injured0

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.

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