Paraglider Crash in Puente Alto Injures Pilot and Passenger
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On September 30, 1977, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration TG-AKA) operated by Aviateca was involved in an aviation accident near Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), Guatemala during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane veered off a gravel runway after a left tire burst on touchdown. The left engine struck the ground, detaching a propeller blade that killed the captain. Three other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
An airplane veered off a gravel runway after a left tire burst on touchdown. The left engine struck the ground, detaching a propeller blade that killed the captain. Three other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
The accident on 30 Sept 1977 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TG-AKA, operated by Aviateca, at Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), Guatemala.
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