ATR ATR42
Cuidad Guayana, September 13, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cuidad Guayana |
| Country | VE |
| Airport | Puerto Ordaz Airport |
| Highest Injury | - |
| NTSB Number | DCA10WA101 |
| Event ID | 20100930X30111 |
Aircraft
| Make | ATR |
| Model | ATR42 |
| Registration # | YV1010 |
| Operator | Conviasa |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On September 13, 2010, a Venezuelan ATR-42 operated by Conviasa Airlines crashed near Cuidad Guayana, Venezuela. The accident is being investigated by the government of Venezuela and the Safety Board is assisting with flight recorder readouts.
All inquiries should be directed to:
Direccion de la Junta Investigadora de Accidentes
de Aviacion Civil
Av. Francisco Miranda
Torre MINFRA, Piso 20
Chacao, Caracas 1060
Venezuela
Website: www.infraestructura.gob.ve
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.