Aircraft crash near Santo Domingo-Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport

2 fatalities • Santo Domingo, Venezuela • Landing (descent or approach)

A night approach ended in a fatal accident when an aircraft struck trees approximately 9 km from the runway in Venezuela.

What happened

During a night flight originating from Kralendijk, Bonaire Island, the crew attempted an approach to Santo Domingo-Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Airport in Venezuela. While on the final approach phase, the aircraft collided with trees in a forested region. The impact occurred roughly 9 km before reaching the runway. The crash resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and two fatalities involving both pilots.

Findings

No specific investigation findings regarding the technical or operational cause were provided in the initial report, though the sequence of events indicates the impact occurred during the final approach to the destination airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2007-10-07 Gulfstream GII accident near Santo Domingo, Venezuela?

A night approach ended in a fatal accident when an aircraft struck trees approximately 9 km from the runway in Venezuela.

Were there any fatalities in the 2007-10-07 Gulfstream GII accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2007-10-07 involved a Gulfstream GII, registration XB-KKU, operated by Private Mexico, at Santo Domingo, Venezuela.

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