XB-PYZ

On September 23, 2020 at 12:00 AM, XB-PYZ experienced a crash involving BAe 125, operated by Private Mexican, with the event recorded near Alta Verapaz Alta Verapaz.

The flight was categorized as illegal (smuggling) and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a plain, valley crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 4 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: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Engaged in an illegal flight, the crew was attempting to land on a remote airstrip located in the region of Alta Verapaz. In unclear circumstances, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all four occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration XB-PYZ, MSN 258018, year of manufacture 1984.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 15.4589°, -90.3649°.