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Aircraft Destroyed in Post-Crash Fire During Illegal Flight in Alta Verapaz (XB-PYZ)

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. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft attempting to land on a remote airstrip in Alta Verapaz struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. The post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, killing all four occupants.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft was engaged in an illegal flight when the crew attempted to land on a remote airstrip located in the Alta Verapaz region. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the source material. ## Crash Sequence and Outcome In unclear circumstances, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames. The post-crash fire destroyed the aircraft, and all four occupants were killed. No further details regarding the cause of the accident or the identities of the occupants are available in the source.

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