3 fatalities

1987-07-23: IAI Arava 201 — Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca — Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), Guatemala

Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), GuatemalaFlight

On July 23, 1987, an IAI Arava 201 operated by Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca was involved in an aviation accident near Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena), Guatemala in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash remains undetermined as the circumstances of the flight are unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine airplane crashed in the Flores region following a paratrooper mission, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

During a flight intended for paratrooping and skydiving operations in the Flores area, a twin engine airplane experienced a fatal accident. The aircraft was performing a mission involving the deployment of skydivers from the plane. According to reports, all jumpers successfully exited the aircraft prior to the incident.

Following the departure of the skydivers, the aircraft went down in the region. The impact resulted in three fatalities, accounting for the entire crew on board. At this time, the specific conditions surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain unconfirmed.

Findings

  • The accident occurred after all passengers had exited the aircraft.
  • The exact circumstances leading to the crash are currently unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash remains undetermined as the circumstances of the flight are unknown.