Piper PA28-140 crash near Palin, Guatemala

1 fatality • Palin, Guatemala

A Piper PA28-140 crashed into terrain near Palin, Guatemala, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On February 23, 2016, at 1805 UTC, a Piper PA28-140, bearing registration TG-PEW, crashed into the ground near Palin, Guatemala. The flight had departed from La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City and was traveling toward San José Airport in Puerto San José, Guatemala. The impact with the terrain destroyed the aircraft. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Feb 2016 PIPER PA28 140 accident near Palin, Guatemala?

A Piper PA28-140 crashed into terrain near Palin, Guatemala, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Feb 2016 PIPER PA28 140 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Feb 2016 involved a PIPER PA28 140, at Palin, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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