No fatalities

2023-06-20: Rockwell Sabreliner 65 (XB-RXG) — Private Mexico — Venezuela, Venezuela

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On June 20, 2023, a Rockwell Sabreliner 65 (registration XB-RXG) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Venezuela, Venezuela in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by the Venezuelan Authorities who suspected an illegal flight. 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 aircraft on a probable illegal contraband flight from Cozumel was shot down by Venezuelan authorities after entering airspace without permission, crashing in Zulia.

Incident Overview

An aircraft departed Cozumel on a probable illegal contraband flight bound for Curaçao. During the night, the aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace without authorization and was subsequently shot down by Venezuelan authorities. Out of control, the aircraft crashed in a pasture in the State of Zulia, bursting into flames upon impact.

Crew and Registration

The fate of the crew remains unknown. The aircraft's registration (c/n) has yet to be confirmed and may be fake, according to the investigation.

Official Findings

The probable cause of the accident, as stated in the official investigation, is that the aircraft was shot down by the Venezuelan Authorities, who suspected it was conducting an illegal flight.