No fatalities

21 Nov 2015: PIPER PA31 — Guatemala City, Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala

On 21 Nov 2015, a PIPER PA31 was involved in an aviation accident near Guatemala City, Guatemala. No fatalities were reported. 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 November 21, 2015, a Piper PA-31 (C6-TAK) was destroyed after losing control during takeoff from La Aurora International Airport, impacting a house. The pilot and passenger sustained minor and serious injuries.

Accident Details

On November 21, 2015, at 1800 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-31 aircraft, registration C6-TAK, was destroyed when it impacted a house following a loss of control during takeoff from La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and a passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Guatemala, specifically the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). Further information may be obtained from the DGAC at 9 Ave, 14-75 Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora zona 13, 01000-Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Note

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