On January 21, 1990, a Beechcraft 300 Super King Air (registration HI-578SP) operated by Private Dominican Republic was involved in an aviation accident near Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez, Guatemala during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the crash is unknown, though the aircraft was being operated illegally following a theft. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft stolen from Miami-Opa Locka Airport in December 1989 crashed during an attempted landing in Guatemala.
What happened
In December 1989, an aircraft was taken without authorization from the Miami-Opa Locka Airport. Following the theft, the plane was utilized for various unauthorized flight operations. The aircraft's journey ended in Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez, Guatemala, where it crashed while the crew was attempting to land in a field. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and the impact remain undetermined.
Findings
The aircraft was involved in illegal flight activities following its theft from a Florida airport.
The crash occurred during the landing phase of flight.
The status of the crew remains unknown following the accident.
Probable cause
The exact cause of the crash is unknown, though the aircraft was being operated illegally following a theft.