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Aircraft Crash Involving XB-OUF During Suspected Contraband Flight (XB-PNK)

Caballo Blanco, GuatemalaLanding (descent or approach)

On March 22, 2020, a BAe 125 (registration XB-PNK) operated by Private Mexico was involved in an aviation accident near Caballo Blanco, Guatemala during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew attempted to land on a road during a suspected illegal contraband flight, resulting in a crash into a parked vehicle in a sugarcane field. 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 with registration XB-OUF crashed into a vehicle in a sugarcane field while attempting to land on a road. The plane was destroyed, and no occupants were found at the scene.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details<br><br>According to the official investigation source, the aircraft involved in the accident was registered as XB-OUF. The source explicitly notes that the registration XN-PNK is false and that XB-OUF was the older, correct registration. The aircraft was destroyed beyond repair in the crash.<br><br>## Circumstances of the Accident<br><br>The investigation indicates that the crew was probably engaged in an illegal contraband flight. During the operation, the crew attempted to land the aircraft on a road. The aircraft crashed against a vehicle that was parked in a sugarcane field and was awaiting the plane. The impact caused the aircraft to burst into flames.<br><br>## Aftermath and Findings<br><br>Following the crash, no individuals were found on the site. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, operator, exact date, or precise location beyond the description of a road and a sugarcane field.

Probable cause

The crew attempted to land on a road during a suspected illegal contraband flight, resulting in a crash into a parked vehicle in a sugarcane field.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Mar 2020 BAe 125 accident near Caballo Blanco, Guatemala?

An aircraft with registration XB-OUF crashed into a vehicle in a sugarcane field while attempting to land on a road. The plane was destroyed, and no occupants were found at the scene.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Mar 2020 BAe 125 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Mar 2020 involved a BAe 125, registration XB-PNK, operated by Private Mexico, at Caballo Blanco, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew attempted to land on a road during a suspected illegal contraband flight, resulting in a crash into a parked vehicle in a sugarcane field.

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