Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 14 December 1995
Aircraft Type: Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander
Owner/operator: American Air Network
Registration Number: N503U
Location: 17 km N of Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport (GUA) –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and navigation systems.Aircraft control systems and navigation systems.
Category: Accident
A Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander aircraft crashed near Guatemala City, Guatemala, resulting in the fatalities of the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft was destroyed during approach to the airport. The flight originated from Miami International Airport (MIA) approximately 22:00 the previous day.A Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander aircraft crashed near Guatemala City, Guatemala, resulting in the fatalities of the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft was destroyed during approach to the airport. The flight originated from Miami International Airport (MIA) approximately 22:00 the previous day.
Description
A Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander, operated by American Air Network crashed near Guatemala City, Guatemala. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and an IFR flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and co-pilot received fatal injuries. The flight had originated from Miami International Airport, FL (MIA) about 22:00 the previous day. The crew executed three instrument approaches to the Guatemala City Airport, and reported to controllers on duty that they were low on fuel and could not proceed to their alternate airport.
Primary Cause
Low fuel levels and inability to proceed to an alternate airport during approach.Low fuel levels and inability to proceed to an alternate airport during approach.Share on:
