Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 July 1978
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aero Express
Registration Number: TG-PAW
Location: Lago Petn Itz –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s propeller and/or control system.The aircraft’s propeller and/or control system.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft crashed in Lago Petn Itz . The incident involved multiple fatalities and significant damage to the aircraft.A small aircraft crashed in Lago Petn Itz . The incident involved multiple fatalities and significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed in Lago Petn Itz .
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or control system issue ? is the primary cause.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or control system issue ? is the primary cause.Share on:
