What happened
On February 16, 2007, a Cessna 182-P, registration TG-JIL, was operating a private flight from Huehuetenango toward La Aurora International Airport. The flight departed Huehuetenango at 10:04 local time with three people on board. The pilot's last radio report indicated the aircraft was cruising at 9,500 feet above mean sea level on a direct route. Shortly after, while positioned approximately 30.08 nautical miles from Huehuetenango and 45.50 nautical miles from La Aurora, the aircraft struck Cerro Raxquich, located between the departments of Totonicapán and Solola, at an elevation of 10,500 feet. The impact caused severe destruction to the fuselage, engine, and propeller. All three fatalities were confirmed following the crash.
The investigation
The investigation by the DGAC/UIA confirmed that the aircraft's documentation, including airworthiness certificates and maintenance logs for the airframe, engine, and propeller, were all current and valid. A recent inspection conducted on May 17, 2006, recorded the aircraft's total time at 5,716.8 hours. Additionally, the pilot held a valid ATP license and all required medical and flight credentials were up to date at the time of the accident.