1 fatality

Emergency Landing at Dabajuro Airport Results in Ground Casualty (HI-560)

Dabajuro, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 26, 2017, a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 (registration HI-560) operated by Private Dominican Republic was involved in an aviation accident near Dabajuro, Venezuela during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft attempted an emergency landing at Dabajuro Airport due to technical issues, crashing near the runway and killing one motorcyclist.

Incident Overview and Immediate Outcome An aviation incident occurred at Dabajuro Airport when a pilot was compelled to attempt an emergency landing. The source indicates that the decision to execute the emergency procedure followed apparent technical issues with the aircraft. During the landing attempt, the twin-engine airplane crash-landed in the vicinity of the runway. The impact resulted in the aircraft sustaining damage that was beyond repair. Notably, the pilot remained uninjured following the crash. The emergency landing had severe consequences for individuals on the ground. The aircraft struck two motorcyclists during the incident. One of the motorcyclists was killed as a result of the collision, while the second motorcyclist sustained injuries.