1995 Aero Commander 1121 Crash Near Guatemala City (N503U)

Incident Overview and Flight Details On December 14, 1995, at approximately 0014 central standard time, N503U, an Aero Commander 1121, crashed about 10 miles north of Guatemala City, Guatemala. The aircraft was operated by American Air Network and was conducting an international, on-demand cargo flight under 14 CFR Part 135. The flight had originated from Miami, Florida, at approximately 2200 the previous day. Instrument meteorological conditions were present at the time of the accident, and an IFR flight plan had been filed for the operation. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot and co-pilot. The crew had executed three instrument approaches to Guatemala City Airport and reported to air traffic controllers that they were low on fuel and unable to proceed to their alternate airport.