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Cessna T210N Crashes Near Poptun, Guatemala

Poptun, GT

On July 1, 2006, a Cessna T210N was involved in an aviation accident near Poptun, GT. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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On June 30, 2006, a Cessna T210N with Guatemalan registration TG-LUK was destroyed after impacting terrain near Poptun. The pilot and four passengers sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was operating an air ambulance flight from La Aurora to Poptun.

Incident Overview

On June 30, 2006, at 1900 central standard time, a Cessna T210N aircraft, bearing Guatemalan registration TG-LUK, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Poptun, in the Republic of Guatemala. The pilot and four passengers aboard the aircraft were fatally injured.

Flight Details

The airplane was conducting an air ambulance service that originated from La Aurora and was destined for Poptun. No further information regarding the flight's circumstances has been released.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala, specifically the Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC). The DGAC is based at Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" in Zone 13, Guatemala City, Guatemala.

This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of Guatemala.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jul 2006 Cessna T210N accident near Poptun, GT?

On June 30, 2006, a Cessna T210N with Guatemalan registration TG-LUK was destroyed after impacting terrain near Poptun. The pilot and four passengers sustained fatal injuries. The aircraft was operating an air ambulance flight from La Aurora to Poptun.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jul 2006 Cessna T210N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jul 2006 involved a Cessna T210N, at Poptun, GT.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20080904X01372. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.