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Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport Engine Failure Crash (TG-ACA)

Guatemala City-La Aurora, GuatemalaTakeoff (climb)

On May 11, 1971, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration TG-ACA) operated by Aviateca was involved in an aviation accident near Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reason. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

Shortly after takeoff from Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport, an aircraft crashed in hilly terrain 24 km south of the capital after an engine failure. All three crew members and two passengers were killed; 27 others were injured.

Incident OverviewShortly after takeoff from Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport, the crew declared an emergency while climbing after an engine failed. The captain elected to return, but the aircraft lost height and crashed in hilly terrain located 24 km south of the capital city.## CasualtiesAll three crew members and two passengers were killed in the crash. An additional 27 occupants were injured.## Probable CauseThe official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure for unknown reason. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.

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