2 fatalities

Aircraft Crash in Laguna del Tigre National Park (N461AR)

Laguna del Tigre National Park, GuatemalaFlight

On October 29, 2020, a Gulfstream GIII (registration N461AR) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Laguna del Tigre National Park, Guatemala in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in an isolated, swampy area within Laguna del Tigre National Park. The wreckage was discovered on November 2, approximately 7 km south of the Mexican border. Two fatalities were confirmed, and the airframe was destroyed.

Incident Overview

An aviation accident occurred involving an aircraft that crashed in unknown circumstances. The incident site is described as an isolated and swampy region situated within the boundaries of Laguna del Tigre National Park. Authorities noted that the flight may have been conducted illegally, although this remains a probable circumstance rather than a confirmed fact.

Discovery and Location

The wreckage was located on November 2. The crash site was found approximately 7 kilometers south of the Mexican border. Due to the remote and difficult terrain of the national park, the discovery process likely involved significant logistical challenges.

Casualties and Damage

Upon recovery of the site, two dead bodies were identified. The aircraft itself sustained total destruction, rendering it non-recoverable as a functional airframe. No specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator are provided in the available source material.