YV3561
Flight / Schedule
YV3561
Aircraft
Cessna 550 Citation IIRegistration
YV3561
MSN
S550-0109
Year of Manufacture
1986
Operator
Unknown
Date
January 29, 2025 at 08:11 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region
South America • Venezuela
Coordinates
8.0019°, -66.1109°
Narrative Report
On January 29, 2025 at 08:11 AM, YV3561 experienced a crash involving Cessna 550 Citation II, operated by an operator, with the event recorded near South America, Venezuela.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb).
3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration YV3561, MSN S550-0109, year of manufacture 1986.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 8.0019°, -66.1109°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Flight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region / Country
South America • Venezuela
Aircraft Details
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