Learjet 25 accident near Naiguata, Ve, August 19, 2017
On August 19, 2017 at about 4:15 am local time, a Learjet 25, registered YV3191, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Naiguata. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 5 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 19, 2017 · about 4:15 am local time
- Place
- Naiguata, Venezuela · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Learjet 25 D · all 25s on the register
- Registration
- YV3191 · no longer on the register · serial 25-368
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 19, 2017, about 0415 universal coordinated time, a Learjet 25D, Venezuelan registration YV3191, descended and impacted the ocean about 5 nautical miles north of Naiguatá, Vargas, Venezuela. The two pilots and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane departed Simón Bolívar International Airport (SVMI), Maiquetía, Venezuela, and was destined for General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (SVBC), Barcelona, Venezuela.This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Venezuela. Further information may be obtained from: General Directorate for Research and Prevention of Air Accidents Av. Francisco de Miranda Torre MTT, Piso 20 Chacao, Caracas 1060 Venezuela Telephone: (58) 212-201-3904 This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information that was released by the government of Venezuela.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control in flight during enroute (climb to cruise) defining event
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 15,000 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: General Electric CJ-610 (turbojet); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: General Electric CJ-610 (turbojet); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: SVMI Maiquetia
- Destination: SVBC Barcelona
- Flight plan: not recorded
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: night
- Visibility: 9999 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 1,600 ft
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 29.81 inHg
- Observation at 4:00 am from SVMI, 15 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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