Aircraft crash in Machiques region results in one fatality

1 fatality • Machiques, Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight involving an unauthorized landing in the Machiques area ended in a crash and subsequent fire, resulting in one death and one injury.

What happened

During an unauthorized flight operation, the crew attempted to land at a remote airstrip situated within the Machiques region. During the landing phase, the aircraft struck the ground and crashed. Following the impact, the wreckage caught fire.

As a result of the accident, there was one fatality and one injury among the occupants. The incident involved a total of two crew members on board.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the crew was performing an illegal trip at the time of the accident. The decision to utilize an unverified, remote landing site contributed to the sequence of events leading to the crash and subsequent fire.

Probable cause

The crew's decision to conduct an unauthorized flight and attempt a landing at a remote, unapproved airstrip.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-06-15 Gulfstream GII accident near Machiques, Venezuela?

A flight involving an unauthorized landing in the Machiques area ended in a crash and subsequent fire, resulting in one death and one injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-06-15 Gulfstream GII accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-06-15 involved a Gulfstream GII, registration N27SL, operated by Private United States of America, at Machiques, Venezuela.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew's decision to conduct an unauthorized flight and attempt a landing at a remote, unapproved airstrip.

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