4 fatalities

1981-11-21: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) — Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca — Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Huehuetenango, GuatemalaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 21, 1981, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca was involved in an aviation accident near Huehuetenango, Guatemala during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781222041Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed while on approach, resulting in four fatalities and seven injuries among the occupants.

What happened

During the approach phase of flight, an aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The impact resulted in a significant loss of life and several casualties among those on board.

According to available records, the accident involved a total of eleven people. The incident led to four fatalities and left seven individuals injured.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash has not been established, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. Investigators have not yet released specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that contributed to the loss of the aircraft during its descent.