3 fatalities

2025-01-29: Cessna 550 Citation II (YV3561) — Private Venezuela — El Volcán, Venezuela

El Volcán, VenezuelaTakeoff (climb)

On January 29, 2025, a Cessna 550 Citation II (registration YV3561) operated by Private Venezuela was involved in an aviation accident near El Volcán, Venezuela during takeoff. 3 people were killed. 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.

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A private flight from La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Airport crashed in El Volcán two minutes after takeoff, killing all three crew members. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire.

Crash Sequence

The aircraft departed Runway 11 of La Carlota-General Francisco de Miranda Airport at 0809 local time, operating a private flight with three crew members. Following takeoff, the crew executed a right turn in accordance with standard procedures and climbed to an altitude of 4,500 feet. Two minutes after liftoff, the airplane impacted terrain in a hilly and wooded area in El Volcán, approximately 8 kilometers south of the airport.

Destruction and Fatalities

The aircraft was destroyed by the impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire. All three occupants were killed.

Crew

The crew consisted of pilot Lieutenant Colonel Henner Perozo, co-pilot Lieutenant José Almazán, and S/Major Eduardo Rodríguez.