Piper PA-23-250
Guatemala City, May 14, 2009
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Guatemala City |
| Country | GT |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN09WA306 |
| Event ID | 20090519X02418 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-23-250 |
| Registration # | TG-ALD |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 6 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 6 |
Probable Cause
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from:
Republica de Guatemala
Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC)
Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora"
Zona 13
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
Centro America
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the Government of the Republic of Guatemala.
Full Narrative
On May 14, 2009, at 2045 universal coordinated time, a Piper Aztec a twin-engine airplane, Guatemalan registration, TG-ALD, was destroyed shortly after takeoff from the La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and 5 passengers were fatally injured. An instrument flight plan was filed and the aircraft's intended destination was Belize.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from:
Republica de Guatemala
Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC)
Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora"
Zona 13
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
Centro America
This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the Government of the Republic of Guatemala.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.