Cessna 500 Citation crash, Dec 15, 1979 (2 killed), Machi...
Cessna 500 Citation accident on December 15, 1979 near Machiques Zulia, Venezuela with 2 fatalities.
- Date: December 15, 1979
- Aircraft: Cessna 500 Citation
- Location: Machiques Zulia, Venezuela
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
A Cessna 500 Citation operated for the Venezuelan Government was on an agricultural ministry inspection flight along the Colombia-Venezuela border when the crew declared an emergency and attempted a landing. The aircraft came down in mountains near Machiques, Zulia, and burned. Both pilots were killed while the three passengers, including the minister, were uninjured.