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September 17, 2011 · Gates Lear Jet 35 · N535LC
Valencia, Carabobo, VE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (7 uninjured)
Location
Valencia, Carabobo, VE
Aircraft
Gates Lear Jet 35
Tail Number
N535LC
Operator
Martin Andrew Trustee
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11WA518
On September 17, 2011, about 2135 universal coordinated time, a Gates Lear Jet 35, N535LC, was substantially damaged while landing at the Arturo Michelena Airport (SVVA), Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The two pilots and five passengers were not injured. The weather conditions and flight plan information was unknown for the personal flight that departed Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Obras Publicas y Vivienda Av. Francisco de Miranda Torre MINFRA, Piso-20 Caracas, Venezuela Telephone: (+58 212) 2015491 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.
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On September 17, 2011, about 2135 universal coordinated time, a Gates Lear Jet 35, N535LC, was substantially damaged while landing at the Arturo Michelena Airport (SVVA), Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The two pilots and five passengers were not injured. The weather conditions and flight plan information was unknown for the personal flight that departed Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Obras Publicas y Vivienda Av. Francisco de Miranda Torre MINFRA, Piso-20 Caracas, Venezuela Telephone: (+58 212) 2015491 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Venezuela.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:35 UTC
Nearest AirportArturo Michelena (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length10040 ft
Runway Width157 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGates Lear Jet 35
Tail NumberN535LC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMartin Andrew Trustee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE 731 SER · Turbofan · 3500 | Garrett · TFE 731 SER · Turbofan · 3500
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (7 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured7
Total7
Crew 1None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0