Guatemala City - Quetzaltenango
Flight / Schedule
Guatemala City - Quetzaltenango
Aircraft
Piper PA-31 CheyenneRegistration
TG-NCN
Operator
Private GuatemalanDate
November 22, 2006 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Quetzaltenango-Los Altos Quetzaltenango
Region
Central America • Guatemala
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On November 22, 2006 at 12:00 AM, Guatemala City - Quetzaltenango experienced a crash involving Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, operated by Private Guatemalan, with the event recorded near Quetzaltenango-Los Altos Quetzaltenango.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to Quetzaltenango-Los Altos Airport, the pilot encountered engine problems. He completed a belly landing in a wheatfield located few km from the airport. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration TG-NCN.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Quetzaltenango-Los Altos Airport, the pilot encountered engine problems. He completed a belly landing in a wheatfield located few km from the airport. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Guatemala City - Quetzaltenango
Operator
Private GuatemalanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Guatemala
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Piper PA-31 CheyenneRegistration
TG-NCN
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