Learjet 60 crash, May 5, 2013 (2 killed), Valencia
Learjet 60 accident on May 5, 2013 near Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela with 2 fatalities. Cause: Venezuelan investigators (JIAAC report 011/2013) cited...
- Date: May 5, 2013
- Aircraft: Learjet 60
- Location: Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Venezuelan investigators (JIAAC report 011/2013) cited failure to operate the aircraft in line with manufacturer procedures and a lack of crew situational awareness, with weather adding difficulty
A Learjet 60 (N119FD) was on final approach to Valencia (Arturo Michelena) Airport in poor weather when it crashed in a residential area about 2 km short of the runway. Both pilots were killed. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and fire, and a building, several houses and cars were also damaged.