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August 19, 2017 · Learjet 25 D · YV3191
Naiguata, VE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 2017
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Naiguata, VE
Aircraft
Learjet 25 D
Tail Number
YV3191
Operator
El Marshall
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA289
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time04:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 25 D
Tail NumberYV3191
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEl Marshall
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CJ-610 · Turbojet · 2950 | General Electric · CJ-610 · Turbojet · 2950
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility9999 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time04:00
Weather SourceWFAC