TG-VCH

Substantial
Fatal

PIPER PA-23-250

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 21, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12WA256
Location
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Event ID
20120425X14118
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan DGAC.

Aircraft Information

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

Analysis

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12WA256