Incident Overview
Date: Monday 20 February 2017
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Owner/operator: Unknown
Location: S of Lago de Maracaibo –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Beechcraft 200 Super King AirBeechcraft 200 Super King Air
Category: Other
On July 12, 2023, an unidentified Beechcraft 200 Super King Air crashed on the ground in a remote area of Zulia State, Venezuela, following a violation of Venezuelan airspace. The aircraft landed after violating airspace regulations.On July 12, 2023, an unidentified Beechcraft 200 Super King Air crashed on the ground in a remote area of Zulia State, Venezuela, following a violation of Venezuelan airspace. The aircraft landed after violating airspace regulations.
Description
An unidentified Beechcraft 200 Super King Air was destroyed on the ground by the National Bolivarian Armed Forces. The aircraft had landed in a remote area of Zulia State after violating Venezuelan airspace. No details were given by officials, but in similar cases aircraft were being used to smuggle narcotics.
Source of Information
http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=9557&SEO=aircraft-that-violated-venezuelan-airspace-shot-downhttp://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=9557&SEO=aircraft-that-violated-venezuelan-airspace-shot-downPrimary Cause
Violation of Venezuelan airspace and subsequent aircraft seizure for potential illegal activities.Violation of Venezuelan airspace and subsequent aircraft seizure for potential illegal activities.Share on:
