Aircraft crash following stall during departure from Guatemala City

No fatalities • Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a stall and crashed into residential buildings shortly after departing La Aurora Airport in Guatemala.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport, the aircraft encountered an unforeseen flight condition. In an attempt to manage the situation and execute a return to the airfield for a safe landing, the pilot lost control of the plane. The aircraft subsequently entered a stall and descended into a residential area located beyond the runway threshold.

The impact occurred on three houses situated past the end of the departure runway. While the aircraft was completely destroyed in the accident, there were no reported injuries to people on the ground. All ten individuals on board sustained injuries during the crash.

Findings

  • The flight was in its initial climb phase when the emergency began.
  • The loss of control was precipitated by an aerodynamic stall during the pilot's attempt to return to the airport.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during an attempted return to the airport following an unexpected situation during takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-10-08 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala?

An aircraft experienced a stall and crashed into residential buildings shortly after departing La Aurora Airport in Guatemala.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-10-08 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-10-08 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TG-AJA, operated by Aviateca, at Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during an attempted return to the airport following an unexpected situation during takeoff.

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