Tragedy struck Paramillo Aerodrome in San Cristobal, Venezuela, as a Piper Cheyenne 1 aircraft flipped mid-air and exploded on impact, killing both pilot Jose Antonio Bortone Terife and co-pilot Juan Maldonado. Horrified onlookers witnessed the plane lose control, flipping upside down before crashing into the runway. Initial reports suggest a possible tyre explosion, though investigators are also considering pilot error as a factor. WATCH