Aircraft impact on Mt Tecpán

2 fatalities • Tecpán, Guatemala • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Tecpán, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

On an unidentified date, a twin engine aircraft was performing a cruise at 8,000 feet when it struck the terrain of Mt Tecpán. The collision occurred approximately 3.5 km northwest of the city of Tecpán. The force of the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were two fatalities recorded during the accident, as both members of the flight crew perished in the crash.

Findings

Preliminary observations indicate that the aircraft was operating at an altitude that was inadequate for navigating the mountainous topography of the region. The primary factor in the collision was the insufficient flight altitude relative to the height of the mountain slope.

Probable cause

The crew maintained a flight altitude that was too low to safely clear the nearby mountain terrain.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-12-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Tecpán, Guatemala?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Tecpán, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-12-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-12-15 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration TG-AQA, operated by Aviateca, at Tecpán, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew maintained a flight altitude that was too low to safely clear the nearby mountain terrain.

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