Partenavia P.68 crash, Jan 7, 2011 (5 killed), Macapo
Partenavia P.68 accident on January 7, 2011 near Macapo, Cojedes, Venezuela with 5 fatalities. Cause: Fuel exhaustion led to loss of power in both...
- Date: January 7, 2011
- Aircraft: Partenavia P.68
- Location: Macapo, Cojedes, Venezuela
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Fuel exhaustion led to loss of power in both engines and a forced landing in wooded terrain.
A Partenavia P.68C carrying a family of six from Porlamar to Charallave was believed to have been diverted toward Cojedes state. After fuel ran out, both engines lost power and the pilot attempted a forced landing in a wooded area near Macapo. Five occupants were killed and a 10-year-old girl was seriously injured.