GULFSTREAM G-164B

Calabozo, August 24, 2012

Event Information

DateAugust 24, 2012
Event TypeACC
LocationCalabozo
CountryVE
Coordinates8.86444, -67.51361
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA12WA534
Event ID20120828X12922

Aircraft

MakeGULFSTREAM
ModelG-164B
Registration #YV264A
OperatorFumiwan C.A.
OwnerFumiwan C.A.
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On August 24, 2012, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Gulfstream G-164B, Venezuelan registration YV264A, registered to Fumiwan C.A, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aerial application. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from a small airfield in Calabozo, Venezuela.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Officina de Inspectoria Aeronautica
Parque Central Torre Este, Piso 34
Apartado de Correos 17587
Caracas, Venezuela
Fax: 58-212-509-2425

This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.

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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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