What happened
On April 7, 2014, a Turbine S2R aircraft, registered as TG-KII, was involved in an accident in the Tiquis and El Arisco area of the Tiquisate municipality, within the Escuintla department of Guatemala. The aircraft was operating in the vicinity of Finca El Racimo when the impact occurred.
The investigation
The investigation conducted by the DGAC/UIA examined the aircraft's maintenance history, meteorological conditions, and the site of the impact. Maintenance records for the aircraft's Hamilton propeller indicated that recent 50-hour and 100-hour services had been performed, including inspections of the hub and blades. Meteorological data from the San José del Puerto station for the morning of the accident indicated calm winds and visibility of approximately 8 kilometers, though visibility was noted to be reduced by mist and haze during the hours surrounding the event.
Findings
- The aircraft sustained significant damage during the impact.
- Meteorological conditions at the time of the accident included reduced horizontal visibility due to mist and haze.
- The aircraft's maintenance logs showed the propeller had undergone recent inspections and service up to the time of the accident.