Fatal aircraft accident near Poptún, Guatemala

31 fatalities • Poptún, Guatemala • Flight

A flight traveling from Guatemala City to Poptún crashed in a mountainous region, resulting in the deaths of all 31 people on board.

What happened

A flight departing from Guatemala City Airport crashed in a mountainous area situated approximately 65 km south of Poptún. The aircraft was transporting a total of 31 individuals, consisting of four crew members and 27 passengers. The passenger manifest included military officers and their families, who were traveling to visit Maya archaeological sites.

During the flight, the aircraft encountered an accident in an area characterized by rugged terrain. There were no survivors of the impact, as all 31 fatalities were recorded among the occupants. The specific details regarding the flight's progression prior to the crash remain unconfirmed.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact are currently unknown. No official determination has been released regarding why the aircraft entered the mountainous region where the wreckage was located.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-02-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Poptún, Guatemala?

A flight traveling from Guatemala City to Poptún crashed in a mountainous region, resulting in the deaths of all 31 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-02-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 31 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-02-28 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca, at Poptún, Guatemala.

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