No fatalities

Forced Landing and Crash in Venezuelan Airspace

Guasdualito, VenezuelaFlight

On March 3, 2014, a Beechcraft 90 King Air operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Guasdualito, Venezuela in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft carrying narcotics was forced to land in an open field by Venezuelan Army forces after entering the country's airspace illegally. The plane crashed and burned, leaving the fate of the two occupants unknown.

Incident Overview and Forced Landing Reportedly, the crew was conducting an unauthorized flight with narcotics on board when the aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace without permission. Venezuelan Army forces intervened, compelling the crew to make a landing in an open field. The forced landing resulted in a crash, and the aircraft subsequently burst into flames. The post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft. Despite the destruction of the plane, the final fate of the two occupants remains unknown, as no further details have been provided in the source material. The incident highlights the risks associated with illegal flights and the potential for severe consequences when such operations are intercepted by military forces.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Mar 2014 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Guasdualito, Venezuela?

An aircraft carrying narcotics was forced to land in an open field by Venezuelan Army forces after entering the country's airspace illegally. The plane crashed and burned, leaving the fate of the two occupants unknown.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Mar 2014 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Mar 2014 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, operated by Private Venezuela, at Guasdualito, Venezuela.