Incident report
Schweizer 269C crash near Finca La Pastoría, Barberena, Santa Rosa, Guatemala
serious2024-02-01
Summary
During an autorotation exercise the helicopter went out of control and made an abrupt landing, causing severe damage. Both crew evacuated without injury. Classified as loss of control in flight. Investigated by UIA Guatemala as UIA-A-02-2024.
Incident details
Date
2024-02-01
Location
Finca La Pastoría, Barberena, Santa Rosa, Guatemala
Aircraft
Registration
TG-INS
Operator type
private
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Phase of flight
landing
14.3100, -90.3600
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceUIA Guatemala
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