Fatal mountain collision during approach to Flores-Santa Elena

14 fatalities • Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), Guatemala • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside 8 km from the runway threshold during a descent in adverse weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to the Flores-Santa Elena airport, the aircraft was operating under challenging meteorological conditions. While the flight was descending at an altitude of approximately 900 feet, the plane collided with a mountain slope. The impact occurred at a distance of 8 km from the runway threshold.

There were 14 fatalities recorded in the accident, involving all individuals on board. The passengers included 13 Guatemalan nationals and one Mexican national.

Findings

  • The descent was conducted amidst poor weather conditions.
  • The collision took place while the aircraft was at a relatively low altitude of 900 feet.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain during a descent in adverse weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-11-01 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident near Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), Guatemala?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside 8 km from the runway threshold during a descent in adverse weather conditions, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1996-11-01 Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 14 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-11-01 involved a Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante, registration TG-TPA, operated by Transportes Aéreos Profesionales Guatemalteca, at Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain during a descent in adverse weather conditions.

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