3 fatalities

Aircraft crash off the Venezuelan coast

Venezuela, VenezuelaFlight

On December 21, 1960, a North American B-25 Mitchell operated by Venezuelan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Venezolana was involved in an aviation accident near Venezuela, Venezuela in flight. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the ocean near the coast of Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred when an aircraft went down in the sea located near the Venezuelan coastline. The descent and subsequent impact took place within maritime waters, away from land. Following the crash, it was confirmed that there were three fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

At this time, the specific details regarding the sequence of events leading to the impact remain undetermined. The precise nature of the crash and the environmental or mechanical conditions present at the time of the accident have not been established, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Dec 1960 North American B-25 Mitchell accident near Venezuela, Venezuela?

An aircraft crashed into the ocean near the coast of Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Dec 1960 North American B-25 Mitchell accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Dec 1960 involved a North American B-25 Mitchell, operated by Venezuelan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Venezolana, at Venezuela, Venezuela.