2 fatalities

Fatal Crash of Unauthorised Aircraft Off Paraguaña Peninsula (N400RS)

Punto Fijo, VenezuelaFlight

On August 10, 2020, a Rockwell Sabreliner 75 (registration N400RS) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Punto Fijo, Venezuela in flight. 2 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace without a flight plan or authorisation. It crashed in shallow water off the Paraguaña Peninsula after the crew lost control at low altitude, killing both pilots.

Incident Overview and Airspace Entry Details The aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace without a filed flight plan or the required authorisation. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Flight Profile and Loss of Control While flying over the Paraguaña Peninsula at low altitude, the crew was forced to land after losing control of the aircraft. ## Crash Location and Damage The aircraft crashed in shallow water a few meters offshore. The impact caused the loss of the tail and both wings. ## Casualties Both pilots were killed in the crash.