Fatal aircraft accident near Yaxchibal

7 fatalities • Yaxchibal, Guatemala • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in a pasture near Yaxchibal shortly before its scheduled arrival at Flores Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

Shortly before the scheduled arrival at Flores Airport, an aircraft went down in a pasture situated in the vicinity of Yaxchibal. The exact nature of the event remains under investigation as the specific circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been determined.

All seven people on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no survivors among the occupants at the scene of the impact.

Findings

The precise cause of the descent into the pasture is currently unknown, as the flight's final moments prior to impact have not been fully clarified by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-11-03 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Yaxchibal, Guatemala?

An aircraft crashed in a pasture near Yaxchibal shortly before its scheduled arrival at Flores Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-11-03 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-11-03 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TG-BAC, operated by Aero Express - Guatemala, at Yaxchibal, Guatemala.

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