1 fatality

Cargo aircraft crash near Izabal results in one fatality

Izabal, GuatemalaFlight

On May 7, 1935, a Ford 4 operated by Private Guatemala was involved in an aviation accident near Izabal, Guatemala in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo plane carrying chicle crashed near the village of Izabal under unknown circumstances, killing the pilot and injuring the second crew member.

What happened

The incident involved a commercial cargo operation transporting a load of chicle. The aircraft was operating with two individuals on board when it impacted the ground in the vicinity of the village of Izabal. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash remains undocumented, as the circumstances are currently listed as unknown.

Upon impact, the accident resulted in significant casualties among the flight crew. One occupant, identified as the pilot, lost their life in the event. The second member of the crew survived the initial impact but sustained injuries requiring attention.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or technical conclusions have been established for this occurrence. The investigation status regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or environmental conditions at the time of the crash is not provided in the available records.