Cessna 172N crash near Vulcan de Fuego

2 fatalities • Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, Guatemala

A flight traveling from Tiquisate to Guatemala City crashed into terrain near Vulcan de Fuego, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On March 27, 2016, at approximately 2242 UTC, a Cessna 172N, registration TG-KAM, crashed into terrain near Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala. The aircraft was performing a flight from Tiquisate, Escuintla, to La Aurora International Airport (MGGT) in Guatemala City when the impact occurred.

The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries for the pilot and one passenger.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Mar 2016 Cessna Skyhawk II 172N accident near Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, Guatemala?

A flight traveling from Tiquisate to Guatemala City crashed into terrain near Vulcan de Fuego, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Mar 2016 Cessna Skyhawk II 172N accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Mar 2016 involved a Cessna Skyhawk II 172N, operated by Not Provided, at Vulcan de Fuego, Guatemala, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not determined in the provided report.

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