Incident report
Bell OH-58A+ Kiowa crash near Finca La Pastoría, Barberena, Santa Rosa, Guatemala
serious2025-03-08
Summary
The Kiowa took off from the heliport at the main compound of La Pastoría farm bound for La Aurora International Airport. During its departure and climb it turned back toward the farm's runway, made a low-altitude approach, lost control and struck the terrain. All four on board were injured and the helicopter was destroyed. Investigated by UIA Guatemala as UIA-A-02-2025.
Incident details
Date
2025-03-08
Location
Finca La Pastoría, Barberena, Santa Rosa, Guatemala
Aircraft
Registration
TG-YHW
Operator type
private
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Occupants
4
Probable cause
Phase of flight
manoeuvre
Source
UIA Guatemala ↗14.3100, -90.3600
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries4
SourceUIA Guatemala
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