Fatal aircraft crash near Guatemala City

11 fatalities • Chuarrancho, Guatemala • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in Chuarrancho, killing all 11 people on board shortly after departing from La Aurora Airport.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport, a twin engine airplane lost control during its flight. The incident occurred approximately ten minutes into the journey while the aircraft was traveling toward the Petén province. The plane went down in the area of Chuarrancho, situated roughly 25 km north of the departure airport.

All 11 occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. At the time of the crash, the specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control remain undetermined.

Findings

  • The exact cause of the flight deviation and subsequent impact is currently unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the aircraft losing control and crashing remains undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1984-01-22 IAI Arava 201 accident near Chuarrancho, Guatemala?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in Chuarrancho, killing all 11 people on board shortly after departing from La Aurora Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1984-01-22 IAI Arava 201 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1984-01-22 involved a IAI Arava 201, registration 856, operated by Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca, at Chuarrancho, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the aircraft losing control and crashing remains undetermined.

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