2 fatalities

2019-09-02: BAe 125 (XB-PTW) — Private Mexico — Champerico, Guatemala

Champerico, GuatemalaFlight

On September 2, 2019, a BAe 125 (registration XB-PTW) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Champerico, Guatemala in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft on an illegal flight from Zihuatanejo to Chetumal crashed near Champerico, Guatemala, resulting in total destruction and a post-crash fire. Guatemalan authorities reported the flight was illegal and suspected cocaine transport.

Crash of an Illegal Flight in Guatemala

An aircraft engaged in an illegal flight crashed under unknown circumstances near Champerico, Guatemala. The aircraft was completely destroyed by impact forces and a subsequent post-crash fire. According to the flight plan, the aircraft was scheduled to fly from Zihuatanejo, Mexico, to Chetumal, Mexico, with one passenger and two crew members on board. However, the aircraft was carrying two crew members at the time of the accident.

Official Findings

Guatemalan authorities stated that the flight was illegal. They further reported that the aircraft was presumed to be transporting a load of cocaine. No further details regarding the cause of the crash have been provided.