On 14 May 2009, a Piper PA-23-250 was involved in an aviation accident near Guatemala City, Guatemala. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The official probable cause was not provided, as the investigation remained under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing La Aurora International Airport, resulting in six fatalities.
On May 14, 2009, at 20:45 UTC, a Piper PA-23-250 (Piper Aztec) was destroyed following takeoff from La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The aircraft, bearing registration TG-ALD, was operating under an instrument flight plan with a planned destination of Belize. The crash resulted in 6 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and five passengers.
The official probable cause was not provided, as the investigation remained under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala.