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LEARJET 25 near Naiguata — 2017-08-19

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Date
2017-08-19
Location
Naiguata, VE
Aircraft
LEARJET 25
Registration
YV3191
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
5

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Enroute-climb to cruise

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