TG-PEW

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA28S/N: 28-20766

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
NTSB Number
CEN16WA109
Location
Palin, Guatemala
Event ID
20160225X30410
Coordinates
14.440555, -90.725830
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
TG-PEW
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-20766
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On February 23, 2016, at 1805 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA28-140, Guatemalian registration TG-PEW, was destroyed when it impacted the terrain near Palin, Guatemala. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from La Aurora Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala nad was en route to the San José Airport, Puerto San José, 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. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil

9 Ave. 14-75 Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora Zona 13

Guatemala, Centro América

www.dgacguate.com

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN16WA109