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.