Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 9 December 2014
Aircraft Type: Rockwell Sabreliner 60ELXM
Owner/operator: Unknown
Registration Number: XB-KLQ
Location: within Venezuela –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Rockwell Sabreliner 60 jet.The Rockwell Sabreliner 60 jet.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Rockwell Sabreliner 60 jet entered Venezuelan airspace and was intercepted and immobilized by military forces. This event was reported by the Venezuelan Defense Minister.A Rockwell Sabreliner 60 jet entered Venezuelan airspace and was intercepted and immobilized by military forces. This event was reported by the Venezuelan Defense Minister.
Description
A Rockwell Sabreliner 60 jet that violated Venezuelan airspace was “intercepted and immobilized” by military forces, according to a statement by the Defense Minister of Venezuela, Vladimir L¢pez Padrino.
Primary Cause
Possible unauthorized entry into restricted airspace, potentially due to a navigational error or misinterpretation of airspace regulations.Possible unauthorized entry into restricted airspace, potentially due to a navigational error or misinterpretation of airspace regulations.Share on:
