Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 4 November 1980
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aero Express
Registration Number: TG-BAC
Location: near Yaxchil n –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft took off with engine trouble and failed to respond to radio calls. The wreckage was discovered in a forest following a period of adverse weather, including rain and low visibility.A twin-engine aircraft took off with engine trouble and failed to respond to radio calls. The wreckage was discovered in a forest following a period of adverse weather, including rain and low visibility.
Description
After take-off the pilot reported engine trouble and then did not respond to radio calls. The wreckage was located in a forest the next day. There was adverse weather in the area with rain and low visibility.
Primary Cause
Engine failureEngine failureShare on:
