On December 25, 1985, a Douglas C-47D (registered YV-425C) ditched off following a double engine failure in flight, the crew was forced to ditch the aircraft that came to rest off Cumana. There were no casualties while the aircraft sank and was lost.[2]
On September 18, 1992, a Douglas C-118A (registered YV-502C) crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while flying from Willemstad to Miami. Weather along the route was poor with a heavy build up of thunderstorms. All 3 occupants on board were killed.[3]
