Final None Mar 31, 2026

YV3499 accident at La Guaira, Venezuela

Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 — Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail at La Guaira, Venezuela

DateMar 31, 2026
Tail numberYV3499
AircraftMD Helicopters MD80 · Hughes/MD 500 · H500
LocationLa Guaira, Venezuela
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart NUSC
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseDCA26WA172

Probable cause

Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail during initial climb Injuries: None. N/A.

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