What happened
While traveling toward a base located in Guatemala City, two aircraft belonging to the same operator were involved in a fatal mid-air collision. The flight sequence began following a passenger drop-off in Yucatán, Mexico. One of the aircraft involved was a Piper PA-23 Aztec, bearing registration TG-HIZ.
During the transit, the twin-engine plane and a second aircraft from the same operator collided while in flight. The impact occurred in the vicinity of Cobán, located within the Alta Verapaz region. The collision caused both aircraft to crash, resulting in the total destruction of both airframes. There were two fatalities reported, as both pilots were killed in the accident.
Findings
- The collision occurred between two aircraft operating under the same company.
- The incident took place during the flight phase of transit toward Guatemala City.