2 fatalities

2018-05-27: Cessna 421 Golden Eagle (N113FT) — Private United States of America — Génova, Guatemala

Génova, GuatemalaFlight

On May 27, 2018, a Cessna 421 Golden Eagle (registration N113FT) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Génova, Guatemala in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the crash is unknown, though the aircraft was operating with fraudulent registration markings. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field near Genoa, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

What happened

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field situated in the vicinity of Genoa under circumstances that remain unconfirmed. Upon impact, the aircraft overturned and came to rest in an inverted position. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both individuals on board the aircraft perished in the crash.

Findings

Investigations into the incident have highlighted discrepancies regarding the aircraft's identity. While the aircraft was identified by the registration N113FT, official FAA records indicate that this specific registration is assigned to a Piper PA-46. This inconsistency suggests that the registration displayed on the aircraft was fraudulent, leading to the conclusion that the flight was operating illegally.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the crash is unknown, though the aircraft was operating with fraudulent registration markings.