2 fatalities

2015-10-05: Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (N577ZB) — Private United States of America — Capatárida, Venezuela

Capatárida, VenezuelaFlight

On October 5, 2015, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration N577ZB) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Capatárida, Venezuela in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, though the aircraft was operating without a filed flight plan. 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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An unidentified aircraft crashed in a desert region near Capatárida, Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of both people on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in a desert area situated in Los Hatos, approximately 5 kilometers northeast of Capatárida, Venezuela. The aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. During the incident, the aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Reports indicate that the flight was operating without a filed flight plan for entering Venezuelan airspace. It is suspected that the aircraft may have been involved in an unauthorized flight at the time of the accident.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating without official flight plan authorization for the region.
  • The crash took place in a desert environment near the Capatárida area.
  • The lack of a filed flight plan is a significant factor noted regarding the aircraft's presence in the airspace.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, though the aircraft was operating without a filed flight plan.