What happened
A charter flight operating from Flores Airport toward Guatemala City-La Aurora encountered a fatal accident during its descent. The twin engine aircraft was transporting a total of 13 people, consisting of one pilot and 12 passengers, which included three United States citizens.
As the flight progressed toward its destination, the pilot began the approach into La Aurora. While the general weather conditions were reported as good, several mountain peaks in the area were obscured by cloud cover. During the approach phase, the aircraft impacted a mountain situated approximately 20 km northeast of La Aurora Airport, in the vicinity of Palencia. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and 13 fatalities.
Findings
- The aircraft struck terrain while navigating an area where mountains were partially obscured by clouds.
- The collision occurred during the approach phase of the flight.