3 fatalities

21 Apr 2012: PIPER PA-23-250 — Guatemala City, Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala

On 21 Apr 2012, a PIPER PA-23-250 was involved in an aviation accident near Guatemala City, Guatemala. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan DGAC. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On April 21, 2012, a Piper PA-23-250 (TG-VCH) impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Guatemala City, followed by a post-impact fire; the pilot and three passengers were fatally injured.

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