PIPER PA-23-250
Guatemala City, April 21, 2012
Event Information
| Date | April 21, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Guatemala City |
| Country | GT |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN12WA256 |
| Event ID | 20120425X14118 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-23-250 |
| Registration # | TG-VCH |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan DGAC.
Full Narrative
On April 21, 2012, at 1750 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-23-250, Guatemalan registered TG-VCH, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Guatemala City, Guatemala. A post impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and three passenger were fatally injured. The local flight originated from La Aurora International Airport (MGGT), Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Guatemalan government or Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Gobierno De Guatemala
Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC)
Aeropuerto International La Aurora
Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013
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.