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May 5, 2013 · Learjet 60 · N119FD
Valencia, VE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 5, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Valencia, VE
Aircraft
Learjet 60
Tail Number
N119FD
Operator
Lytham Group
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA13WA232
On May 5, 2013, about 1345 coordinated universal time (0915 local time), a Learjet Inc. 60, N119FD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain and a building while approaching Arturo Michelena Airport (SVVA), Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The two crew members were fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Oscar Machado Zuloaga Airport (SVCS), Miranda, Venezuela, was being conducted under Venezuelan flight regulations. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Director General para la Prevencion e Investigacion de Accidentes Aereos Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuatico y Aereo Avenida Francisco de Miranda Torre MTT, Piso 20 Caracas,Venezuela Tel: 58 212 2745544 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the government of Venezuela.
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On May 5, 2013, about 1345 coordinated universal time (0915 local time), a Learjet Inc. 60, N119FD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain and a building while approaching Arturo Michelena Airport (SVVA), Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The two crew members were fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Oscar Machado Zuloaga Airport (SVCS), Miranda, Venezuela, was being conducted under Venezuelan flight regulations. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: Director General para la Prevencion e Investigacion de Accidentes Aereos Ministerio del Poder Popular para Transporte Acuatico y Aereo Avenida Francisco de Miranda Torre MTT, Piso 20 Caracas,Venezuela Tel: 58 212 2745544 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the government of Venezuela.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 UTC
Nearest AirportArturo Michelena Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 60
Tail NumberN119FD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorLytham Group
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · 305 SERIES · Turbofan · 5200 | P&W Canada · 305 SERIES · Turbofan · 5200
Seats11
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Fatal
Crew 2Age 56 · Fatal
Conditions
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0