6 fatalities

Guatemala City Humanitarian Flight Crash

Guatemala City-La Aurora, GuatemalaTakeoff (climb)

On October 3, 1974, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca was involved in an aviation accident near Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala during takeoff. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A humanitarian flight from Guatemala City to Honduras crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all six occupants, including two named individuals.

Incident Overview and Context An aircraft departed Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport on a humanitarian mission to Honduras. The flight was transporting various goods intended for victims of Hurricane Fifi. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Accident Sequence and Outcome Minutes after takeoff, the crew reported encountering engine problems. The aircraft subsequently crashed approximately 14 kilometers from the airport. All six people on board were killed in the accident. Among the fatalities were Guatemalan businessman Afonso Bosch and Dionisio Gutiérrez. The source does not provide a definitive cause of the accident beyond the reported engine problems.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 1974 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala?

A humanitarian flight from Guatemala City to Honduras crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all six occupants, including two named individuals.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 1974 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 1974 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca, at Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala.