On November 22, 2006, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration TG-NCN) operated by Private Guatemala was involved in an aviation accident near Quetzaltenango-Los Altos, Guatemala during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced engine problems during the final approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft experienced engine issues while on final approach to Quetzaltenango-Los Altos Airport, resulting in a belly landing in a nearby wheatfield.
What happened
During the final approach phase toward Quetzaltenango-Los Altos Airport, the pilot of the aircraft experienced significant engine malfunctions. Due to the loss of power, the pilot was unable to continue the landing sequence as planned and instead performed an emergency belly landing. The aircraft came to rest in a wheatfield situated a few kilometers away from the airport perimeter.
Findings
The landing resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.
There were zero fatalities and zero injuries reported, as the pilot successfully evacuated the wreckage without harm.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced engine problems during the final approach to the airport.