Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca

Safety profile and incident history for Guatemalan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca.

Safety Score

9/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

30

Recent Incidents

IAI Arava 201

Poptún Petén

Crashed on landing for unknown reasons. There were no casualties.

Douglas A-26 Invader

Manabelque Izabal

Crashed in unknown circumstances, injuring all four crew members.

October 27, 1951 30 Fatalities

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Flores-Mundo Maya (Santa Elena) Petén

Shortly after takeoff from Flores Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames in a wooded area located about 2 km from the airport. All five crew members and 25 passengers were killed while two others were seriously injured. Crew: Maj Enrique Pérez, pilot, José Angel Escobar, Miguel Deleón, Casiano Castañeda, Enrique Menéndez.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Guatemala

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

IAI Arava 2011
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)1
Douglas A-26 Invader1