TG-ALD

Substantial
Fatal

Piper PA-23-250S/N: 27-3844

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09WA306
Location
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Event ID
20090519X02418
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
6
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
6

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
TG-ALD
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-3844
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09WA306