Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 19 February 1997
Aircraft Type: IAI 1124 Westwind
Owner/operator: Transpolar
Registration Number: YV-160CP
Location: 14,4 km S of Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport (GUA) –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A Westwind jet experienced a loss of control during approach to runway 01 at Guatemala City, resulting in a significant impact.A Westwind jet experienced a loss of control during approach to runway 01 at Guatemala City, resulting in a significant impact.
Description
The Westwind jet flew into mountain while on approach to runway 01 at Guatemala City.
Primary Cause
Turbulence caused by mountainous terrain during approach.Turbulence caused by mountainous terrain during approach.Share on:
