Granted, that is technically correct. But, if the location given in the report (7 nm N of Buena Vista del Meta) is accurate, that would be no more than approx, 10 nm outside of Colombian airspace. Not much of a deviation in an area with minimal nav aids. Buena Vista del Meta is a frontier town on the border with Colombia on the banks of the Meta river.
One can only wonder: was it fleeing to Colombian airspace after extended overflight, penetrating Venezuelan airspace, or just off course? This isn't some little Cessna or Piper that can land on unimproved strips in the middle of nowhere. It needs paved runways of about 6000 ft and jet fuel.
There's a certain odor about this event and it's not that of roses.
Last edited by surplus1; 7th Nov 2013 at 02:53.