Historical Events tagged with "maracaibo"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Viasa DC-9 Crash in Maracaibo, Venezuela
March 16th, 1969 55 years ago
A Viasa McDonnell Douglas DC-9 encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff from La Chinita International Airport in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The aircraft, bound for a domestic flight, crashed into a residential area, resulting in the loss of all 155 passengers and crew on board. The incident marked one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Venezuela's history, raising concerns about airline safety and regulatory oversight in the region.
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