Introduction
The final report for accident A-04-2014 involving a Cessna T210L (registration N-732JY) was published by the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) of Guatemala on June 27, 2014. The accident occurred on April 1, 2014, in Aldea El Carrizal, Municipio de Esquipulas Palo Gordo, Departamento de San Marcos, Guatemala. The investigation was conducted by the Departamento de Seguridad de Vuelo e Investigación de Accidentes of the DGAC.
Factual Information
The report contains numerous factual sections, including a synopsis, flight narrative, impact location, injuries to persons, damage to the aircraft, other damage, personal information of the pilot and co-pilot, aircraft information (including maintenance history, engine, propeller, fuel, auxiliary equipment, defects, and weight and balance), meteorological information, communications, aerodrome information, flight recorders, wreckage and impact information, fire, survival, tests and research, organizational and management information, and additional information.
Analysis
The analysis chapter addresses personal information, aircraft information, meteorological conditions, navigation aids, communications, aerodrome information, flight recorders, wreckage and impact information, maintenance, baggage, and the assessment of the emergency landing area.
Conclusions and Contributing Factors
The report presents conclusions and contributing factors. (The specific findings are not detailed in the provided excerpt.)
Safety Recommendations
Safety recommendations are included in the report. (No specific recommendations are listed in the provided text.)
Legal and Procedural Context
The investigation was carried out in accordance with Annex 13 of the International Civil Aviation Convention and Article 169 of Guatemalan Civil Aviation Regulations (RAC 13.2.2). The report states that the sole objective is the prevention of accidents and incidents, and it is not intended to apportion blame or legal liability. The document is the property of the DGAC and is subject to confidentiality protections.