Fatal aircraft crash in Alta Verapaz

4 fatalities • Alta Verapaz, Guatemala • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a wooded area in Alta Verapaz during an unauthorized landing attempt, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During an unauthorized flight operation, the crew attempted to touch down at a remote airstrip situated within the Alta Verapaz region. During the approach, the aircraft made contact with trees and crashed into a densely forested area. The impact was followed by a post-crash fire that consumed the entire airframe.

All four occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident. There were no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

Investigations indicate that the flight was being conducted illegally. The sequence of events suggests that the impact with trees during the landing attempt was the primary factor leading to the destruction of the aircraft and the subsequent fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck trees while the crew was attempting an unauthorized landing at a remote airstrip.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-09-23 BAe 125 accident near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala?

An aircraft crashed into a wooded area in Alta Verapaz during an unauthorized landing attempt, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-09-23 BAe 125 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-09-23 involved a BAe 125, registration XB-PYZ, operated by Private Mexico, at Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck trees while the crew was attempting an unauthorized landing at a remote airstrip.

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