Aircraft crash in Sierra del Lacandón National Park

1 fatality • Sierra del Lacandón National Park, Guatemala • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in a Mexican national park during an unauthorized flight, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

What happened

During an unauthorized flight operation, an aircraft crashed within the boundaries of the Sierra del Lacandón National Park. The impact of the crash was severe, causing the aircraft to lose both of its wings and resulting in the separation of the tail section from the main fuselage.

Following the accident, search efforts located the three occupants of the plane. While all three individuals were initially found alive, they had sustained significant injuries. Two of the occupants survived the incident, but one fatality was recorded after one individual succumbed to their injuries several hours after the crash.

Findings

Investigations into the event indicate that the crew was engaged in an illegal flight at the time of the accident. The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or the crash itself remain undetermined. Although the aircraft was identified by the registration N326TD, there are indications that this registration may have been fraudulent.

Probable cause

The crash occurred during an unauthorized flight, though the exact cause of the impact remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-12-19 BAe 125 accident near Sierra del Lacandón National Park, Guatemala?

An aircraft crashed in a Mexican national park during an unauthorized flight, resulting in one fatality and two serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-12-19 BAe 125 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-12-19 involved a BAe 125, registration N326TD, operated by Private United States of America, at Sierra del Lacandón National Park, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crash occurred during an unauthorized flight, though the exact cause of the impact remains unknown.

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