Unidentified aircraft crash in Guatemala

No fatalities • Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez, Guatemala • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-01-21 Beechcraft 300 Super King Air accident near Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez, Guatemala?

An aircraft stolen from Miami-Opa Locka Airport in December 1989 crashed during an attempted landing in Guatemala.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-01-21 Beechcraft 300 Super King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-01-21 involved a Beechcraft 300 Super King Air, registration HI-578SP, operated by Private Dominican Republic, at Santo Domingo Suchitepéquez, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the crash is unknown, though the aircraft was being operated illegally following a theft.

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