No fatalities

1979-10-18: Douglas DC-3 (TG-AXA) — Aviateca — Carmelita, Guatemala

Carmelita, GuatemalaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 18, 1979, a Douglas DC-3 (registration TG-AXA) operated by Aviateca was involved in an aviation accident near Carmelita, Guatemala during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a tire burst that led to a loss of directional control during the landing roll. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781224708Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequent nosed-over accident after a tire failure occurred during its arrival at Carmelita.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight at Carmelita, the aircraft experienced a sudden mechanical failure when one of its tires burst. This event caused the pilot to lose control of the plane, leading to an excursion from the active runway. As the aircraft veered off the paved surface, it ultimately underwent a nosed-over maneuver.

Despite the impact and the intensity of the excursion, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The aircraft sustained damage during the event, but the structural integrity of the cabin remained sufficient to prevent casualties.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a tire burst that led to a loss of directional control during the landing roll.