Aircraft crash in Blue Creek following attempted road landing

No fatalities • Blue Creek, Belize • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in a field near Blue Creek after the crew attempted to use a dirt road as a landing strip.

What happened

An aircraft crashed in a field situated in the Blue Creek area under uncertain circumstances. The incident occurred when the crew attempted to perform a landing on a dirt road, which resulted in the aircraft striking the ground and breaking into two separate pieces. Following the impact, all individuals on board managed to leave the immediate vicinity of the wreckage. No occupants were located inside the aircraft during subsequent searches of the crash site.

Findings

Reports suggest the flight may have been an unauthorized operation. While there were initial suspicions regarding the nature of the flight, investigators noted that no contraband was discovered within the wreckage. The primary factor leading to the destruction of the aircraft was the attempted landing on a dirt road.

Probable cause

The crew attempted to land the aircraft on an unpaved dirt road, leading to a structural failure of the airframe.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-09-30 Gulfstream GII accident near Blue Creek, Belize?

An aircraft crashed in a field near Blue Creek after the crew attempted to use a dirt road as a landing strip.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-09-30 Gulfstream GII accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-09-30 involved a Gulfstream GII, registration XB-PVO, operated by Private Mexico, at Blue Creek, Belize.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew attempted to land the aircraft on an unpaved dirt road, leading to a structural failure of the airframe.

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