Accident Summary
A twin-engine aircraft departed Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport at 0930 local time for a flight to Rio Dulce with two pilots on board. En route, the crew contacted air traffic control, modified their flight plan, and were cleared to proceed direct to Puerto Barrios.
Accident Sequence
After arriving at Puerto Barrios Airport, the pilots executed several touch-and-go maneuvers. They then completed an approach and landing on runway 12. The pilot-in-command increased engine power to take off, but lost control of the airplane. The aircraft crashed onto a road, coming to rest upside down. The aircraft was destroyed, and both occupants were killed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of control following an unstabilized approach. The failure of the crew to initiate a go-around procedure was considered a contributing factor.