A viral online claim has stirred public fascination: a plane that vanished in 1984 reportedly reappeared 35 years later at Caracas International Airport, carrying 92 skeletons. While captivating, there’s no credible evidence supporting this tale.
The myth centers around a “ghost plane” landing in Venezuela decades after disappearing, with skeletal passengers still dressed in 1980s attire. Despite its popularity on social media, no official aviation record supports the event. Fact-checking investigations confirm that no aircraft matching this description is listed as missing in aviation databases like the FAA, ICAO, or ASN.
Caracas International Airport officials and Venezuela’s civil aviation authority (INAC) have publicly denied any such incident. Major news outlets such as BBC and Reuters have never reported on it. The story likely originated from satirical sources and evolved into urban legend through online reposts.
While the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is a real, well-documented tragedy, the 1984 ghost plane story remains pure fiction. Entertaining, yes — but unverified. In an era overwhelmed by digital misinformation, critical thinking and responsible sharing are essential. Truth matters more than clicks.
