No fatalities

Charter Flight Overruns Runway in Venezuela, Occupants Evacuate Safely (YV3125)

Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 26, 2015, a Cessna 550 Citation II (registration YV3125) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, Venezuela during landing or approach. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A charter flight from Aruba to Venezuela overran the runway during a night landing in Barcelona. All eight occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview

A charter flight conducting a trip from Oranjestad, Aruba, to Charallave, Venezuela, with an intermediate stop in Barcelona, Venezuela, experienced a runway overrun during a night landing attempt. The aircraft was on approach to Runway 10 when the captain initiated a go-around for reasons that have not been specified.

Landing and Overrun

During the second approach to Runway 10, the aircraft touched down long, approximately halfway along the 2,000-meter runway. Unable to decelerate within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the end of the runway, descended an embankment, and came to rest.

Evacuation and Damage

All eight occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft itself sustained damage beyond repair.

Passenger Information

The passengers on board were members of the pop band 'Los Cadillac's' accompanied by Venezuelan singer and actor Arán de las Casas.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Aug 2015 Cessna 550 Citation II accident near Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, Venezuela?

A charter flight from Aruba to Venezuela overran the runway during a night landing in Barcelona. All eight occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Aug 2015 Cessna 550 Citation II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Aug 2015 involved a Cessna 550 Citation II, registration YV3125, operated by Private Venezuela, at Charallave-Óscar Machado Zuloaga, Venezuela.