MD-80 Incident at Venezuela Airport Results in No Injuries, NTSB Reports

A McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft with registration YV3499 was involved in a reportable incident at Simón Bolívar International Airport near La Guaira, Venezuela, on March 31, 2026. National Transportation Safety Board records classify the event with a severity rating of "None" and confirm zero fatalities.

The NTSB database entry provides limited details about the specific circumstances of the incident, with damage assessment left unspecified. The operator has not yet released a detailed statement regarding the phase of flight or underlying cause of the reportable event.

The MD-80 series continues to see operational use in domestic and charter services throughout Venezuela despite the fleet's aging status. This incident adds to the regulatory oversight applied to older aircraft operating in the region, though the minimal severity classification suggests no immediate safety concerns arose from the event.