LEARJET 25
Naiguata, August 19, 2017
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Naiguata |
| Country | VE |
| Coordinates | 10.64722, -66.74194 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA17WA289 |
| Event ID | 20170819X44220 |
Aircraft
| Make | LEARJET |
| Model | 25 |
| Registration # | YV3191 |
| Operator | EL MARSHALL |
| Owner | EL MARSHALL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 5 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On August 19, 2017, about 0415 universal coordinated time, a Learjet 25D, Venezuelan registration YV3191, descended and impacted the ocean about 5 nautical miles north of Naiguatá, Vargas, Venezuela. The two pilots and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane departed Simón Bolívar International Airport (SVMI), Maiquetía, Venezuela, and was destined for General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (SVBC), Barcelona, Venezuela.This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from:
General Directorate for Research and Prevention of Air Accidents
Av. Francisco de Miranda
Torre MTT, Piso 20
Chacao, Caracas 1060
Venezuela
Telephone: (58) 212-201-3904
This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the government of Venezuela.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.