4 fatalities

2020-09-23: BAe 125 (XB-PYZ) — Private Mexico — Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Alta Verapaz, GuatemalaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 23, 2020, a BAe 125 (registration XB-PYZ) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees while the crew was attempting an unauthorized landing at a remote airstrip. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781190308Data APIEditorial standards

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.