2 fatalities

27 Mar 2016: Cessna Skyhawk II 172N — Not Provided — Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, Guatemala

Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, Guatemala

On 27 Mar 2016, a Cessna Skyhawk II 172N operated by Not Provided was involved in an aviation accident near Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, Guatemala. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 27, 2016, a Guatemalan-registered Cessna 172N (TG-KAM) crashed near Volcán de Fuego while en route to Guatemala City, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot and passenger.

Incident Details

On March 27, 2016, at approximately 2242 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Cessna 172N aircraft, Guatemalan registration TG-KAM, impacted terrain near the Volcán de Fuego. The flight was en route from Tiquisate, Escuintla, to La Aurora International Airport (MGGT) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and one passenger sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172N, a single-engine, high-wing general aviation airplane. Its registration was TG-KAM, indicating Guatemalan registry. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or equipment were provided in the source.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Guatemala, specifically the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The DGAC may be contacted for additional information. At this time, no probable cause for the accident has been released.