Transaven
Defunct Venezuelan airline
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Transaven Airlines (legally Transporte Aereo Venezuela C.A.) was a small Venezuelan airline founded in 1988, specializing in regional flights between Caracas and Los Roques, as well as charters with other Caribbean islands.[1] It ceased operations in 2010, two years after the crash in Los Roques.[citation needed]
Accidents
- On February 2, 2002, a Dornier Do 28 (registered YV-679C) ditched at sea off Larga Island at Los Roques, as the flight was forced to ditch following engine problems. The pilot and all twelve passengers were rescued.[2]
- On January 4, 2008, a Let L-410 (registered YV2081) crashed in Los Roques, killing all 14 on board, which were 2 crew and 12 passengers [2][3]
