Guatemala City – El Petén
Flight / Schedule
Guatemala City – El Petén
Aircraft
Cessna 421 Golden EagleRegistration
N113FT
Operator
Private AmericanDate
May 27, 2018 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Illegal (smuggling)
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Génova Quetzaltenango
Region
Central America • Guatemala
Coordinates
14.6224°, -91.8356°
Narrative Report
On May 27, 2018 at 12:00 AM, Guatemala City – El Petén experienced a crash involving Cessna 421 Golden Eagle, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Génova Quetzaltenango.
The flight was categorized as illegal (smuggling) and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in an open field located near Génova. The aircraft came to rest upside down and both occupants were killed. It is understood that the registration was false as N113FT is officially attributed to a Piper PA-46 according to the FAA. Thus, it is believed that the flight was illegal.
Aircraft reference details include registration N113FT.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 14.6224°, -91.8356°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in an open field located near Génova. The aircraft came to rest upside down and both occupants were killed. It is understood that the registration was false as N113FT is officially attributed to a Piper PA-46 according to the FAA. Thus, it is believed that the flight was illegal.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Guatemala City – El Petén
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Illegal (smuggling)
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Central America • Guatemala
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Cessna 421 Golden EagleRegistration
N113FT
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