Accident Details
On April 21, 2012, at 1750 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-23-250, Guatemalan registered TG-VCH, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Guatemala City, Guatemala. A post-impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Occupants and Flight Origin
The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The local flight originated from La Aurora International Airport (MGGT), Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Guatemalan government or Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Gobierno De Guatemala Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto International La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013