Crash of a Piper PA-31T1 Cheyenne I in San Cristóbal: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 22, 2025 at 0952 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV1443
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
31-7904013
YOM:
1979
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff from runway 20 at San Cristóbal-Paramillo Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane rolled to the left, got almost inverted then crashed in a huge explosion nearby the runway. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and both occupants were killed. The left engine was windmilling after rotation while the right engine was at almost full power.

Crash of a Learjet 55 in Maiquetia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 24, 2025 at 1252 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV3440
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
55-123
YOM:
1985
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane failed to rotate from runway 28L at Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport, overran and crashed, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed and both passengers were injured. Owned by the Venezuelan Government, the airplane was operated by the Ministry of the Interior, Justice and Peace.

Crash of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan near Puero Ayacucho: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jul 29, 2025
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
AMB-4292
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Puerto Ayacucho – Parima B
MSN:
208B-1172
YOM:
2006
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Puerto Ayacucho Airport on a flight to Parima B, carrying eight citizens belonging to the Yanomami indigenous community and two pilots. Few minutes after takeoff, the crew encountered engine problems. The airplane lost height and crashed in a dense wooded area located 14 km east of Puerto Ayacucho Airport. Seven people were killed and three were rescued, among them the copilot.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Cessna 500 Citation I off Caracas: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 2025 at 1957 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV3217
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Caracas - Porlamar
MSN:
500-0187
YOM:
1974
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport, while climbing to an altitude of 7,000 feet, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the sea off Caracas. In the afternoon of the next day, debris were found floating on water approximately 11 km north of the airport, at coordinates 10° 42' 14" N 66° 59' 00" W. On June 5, other debris were recovered at coordinates 10° 37' 00" N 66° 59' 15" W. The airplane was totally destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna S550 Citation S/II in El Volcán: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 2025 at 0811 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV3561
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
S550-0109
YOM:
1986
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane departed La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Airport Runway 11 at 0809LT on a private flight, carrying three crew members. After takeoff, the crew initiated a right turn according to procedures and climbed to an altitude of 4,500 feet. Two minutes after liftoff, the airplane crashed in a hilly and wooded terrain located in El Volcán, about 8 km south of the airport. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Lt Col Henner Perozo, pilot,
Lt José Almazán, copilot,
S/Maj Eduardo Rodríguez.

Crash of a Cessna 402B near Chaparral: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 2024
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N5040Q
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
402B-0347
YOM:
1973
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Apparently engaged in an illegal mission, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a plantation located in the region of Chaparral, State of Portuguesa, Venezuela. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and both occupants were killed. The registration may be false.

Crash of a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air into Lake Maracaibo: 8 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 2024 at 1548 LT
Operator:
Registration:
YV3296
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Maracaibo - Porlamar
MSN:
BB-885
YOM:
1981
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
About 12 minutes after takeoff from Maracaibo-La Chinita Airport, while flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into Lake Maracaibo. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all 8 occupants were killed. The flight was en route to Porlamar-Del Caribe-General en Jefe Santiago Mariño Airport when the accident occurred.

Crash of a Cessna 340A in Puerto Cabello: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 26, 2024 at 1853 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
YV3112
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Los Roques - Puerto Cabello
MSN:
340A-0794
YOM:
1979
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The pilot was approaching Puerto Cabello-Bartolomé Salom Airport when he encountered technical problems. The twin engine airplane crash landed in the lagoon of La Salina located less than 2 km north of the airport. Two passengers were killed and three other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Las Velas: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 2023 at 1530 LT
Operator:
Registration:
YV2915
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Caracas – Medellín
MSN:
690-11663
YOM:
1981
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was en route from Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport to Medellín-José María Córdova Airport (Rionegro) with two people on board. In unknown circumstances, it went out of control and crashed in a pasture located near the village of Las Velas, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 65 in Venezuela

Date & Time: Jun 20, 2023
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XB-RXG
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cozumel - Willemstad
MSN:
465-37
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Cozumel on a probable illegal contraband flight to Curaçao. At night, it entered the Venezuelan airspace without permission and was shot down. Out of control, it crashed in a pasture located in the State of Zulia, bursting into flames. The crew fate remains unknown. The registration (c/n) must be confirmed, possible fake.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the Venezuelan Authorities who suspected an illegal flight.