No fatalities

2020-12-16: Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 — Private United States of America — San José La Máquina, Guatemala

San José La Máquina, GuatemalaLanding (descent or approach)

On December 16, 2020, a Rockwell Gulfstream 695 Jetprop 980 operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near San José La Máquina, Guatemala during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the crash remains undetermined, though the flight was identified as an illegal contraband operation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An unidentified aircraft crashed in a banana plantation near San José La Máquina under unknown circumstances, leaving no survivors at the scene.

What happened

An aircraft crashed within a banana plantation located in the vicinity of San José La Máquina. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was reportedly engaged in an unauthorized flight related to the transport of contraband. Following the impact, authorities searched the wreckage but found that no occupants remained inside the plane.

Information regarding the specific identity of the aircraft is currently unavailable, as the aircraft model and registration have not been determined. The circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain under investigation.

Findings

Preliminary reports indicate that the flight was being conducted for illegal purposes, specifically the movement of contraband. The exact cause of the crash has not been officially established, and the specific flight phase at the moment of impact remains unconfirmed.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash remains undetermined, though the flight was identified as an illegal contraband operation.