On March 16 , 1969 , Chávez was ready to start his rehabilitation in the minors . Chávez died in Maracaibo , Zulia State , in one of the worst aircraft tragedies in Venezuelan history , after Viasa Flight 742 struck power lines while taking off , killing all 84 aboard and 71 on the ground . He was 21 years old
Viasa Flight 742
Viasa Flight 742
Néstor Chávez