Safety
Accidents: February 2015
Preliminary, final and factual reports

Preliminary Report: Learjet Destroyed in Suspected Illegal Flight


Learjet 35A, near San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela, Nov. 30, 2014–The jet was impounded upon landing at a remote strip after illegally entering Venezuelan airspace. The aircraft bears an N registration but local sources who recognized the aircraft claimed it was more likely a Brazilian airplane. Military personnel seized and destroyed the aircraft near San Fernando de Apure. Reports gave no details on the fate of the crew.