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Colombian plane went down in Venezuela (3): rescuers reached the area of the crash
Caracas, Venezuela - There were 8 crew members on board
The flight HK-4374X operated by Colombian carrier West Caribean Airways was bound for Fort de France Le Lamentin Airport, but pilot intended to divert to Caracas after signalling problems with engines. It seems that the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 descended at 7000 ft/min, and finally crashing in mountainous zone of the Sierra de Perijá, between the farm of La Cucharita and La Negra. Passengers on board...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 125280
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency