Acarigua Airport (AGV/SVAC) → San Juan De Los Morros Airport (SVJM)
Flight / Schedule
Acarigua Airport (AGV/SVAC) → San Juan De Los Morros Airport (SVJM)
Aircraft
Cessna S550 Citation S/IIRegistration
YV2988
MSN
S550-0107
Operator
Inversiones Elicar 2001 C.ADate
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Executive
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Minor
Crash Location
San Juan de los Morros Airport (SVJM) -
Region
South America • Venezuela
Coordinates
9.9076°, -67.3789°
Narrative Report
On January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Acarigua Airport (AGV/SVAC) → San Juan De Los Morros Airport (SVJM) experienced a crash involving Cessna S550 Citation S/II, operated by Inversiones Elicar 2001 C.A, with the event recorded near San Juan de los Morros Airport (SVJM) -.
The flight was categorized as executive and the reported phase was landing at a minor crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 1.
A Cessna S550 S/II of Inversiones Elicar, YV2988, operating a flight from Acarigua to San Juan De Los Morros, struck a motorcyclist on the runway during landing. The motorcyclist was killed in the accident with the aircraft sustaining minor damage.
Aircraft reference details include registration YV2988, MSN S550-0107.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 9.9076°, -67.3789°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
1
Crash Summary
A Cessna S550 S/II of Inversiones Elicar, YV2988, operating a flight from Acarigua to San Juan De Los Morros, struck a motorcyclist on the runway during landing. The motorcyclist was killed in the accident with the aircraft sustaining minor damage.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
6
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Acarigua Airport (AGV/SVAC) → San Juan De Los Morros Airport (SVJM)
Operator
Inversiones Elicar 2001 C.AFlight Type
Executive
Flight Phase
Landing
Crash Site
Minor
Region / Country
South America • Venezuela
Aircraft Details
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