Single-engine aircraft crash on Mount Pinopa

2 fatalities • Hierba Buena, Guatemala • Flight

A single-engine aircraft crashed on Mount Pinopa during a mission to perform mosquito control, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

A special flight departed from Retalhuleu, destined for Cuilco, to conduct a mosquito control operation. During the mission, the single-engine airplane encountered a fatal accident while traveling toward its objective. The aircraft went down on Mount Pinopa, and the exact circumstances surrounding the impact remain undetermined.

Findings

  • The crash resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots on board were killed.
  • The aircraft was operating in the context of a specialized mission involving pest control.
  • The specific cause of the crash has not yet been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-07-26 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident near Hierba Buena, Guatemala?

A single-engine aircraft crashed on Mount Pinopa during a mission to perform mosquito control, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-07-26 Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-07-26 involved a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration TG-APG, operated by Aéreo Ruta Maya, at Hierba Buena, Guatemala.

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