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.