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April 21, 2012 · Piper PA-23-250 · TG-VCH
Guatemala City, GT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Guatemala City, GT
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
TG-VCH
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12WA256
On April 21, 2012, at 1750 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA 23-250, Guatemalan registered TG-VCH, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Guatemala City, Guatemala. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and two passenger were fatally injured. The local flight originated from La Aurora International Airport (MGGT), Guatemala City, 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 or Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gobierno De Guatemala Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto International La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013
NTSB Probable Cause
This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan DGAC.
Full Narrative
On April 21, 2012, at 1750 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-23-250, Guatemalan registered TG-VCH, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Guatemala City, Guatemala. A post impact fire ensued. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and three passenger were fatally injured. The local flight originated from La Aurora International Airport (MGGT), Guatemala City, 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 or Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Gobierno De Guatemala Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto International La Aurora Zona 13, Guatemala, C.A. 01013
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberTG-VCH
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC