Cessna Skyhawk II 172N accident near Vulcan De Fuego, Guatemala, Gt, March 27, 2016
On March 27, 2016 at about 10:42 pm local time, a Cessna Skyhawk II 172N, registered TGKAM, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Vulcan De Fuego, Guatemala. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- March 27, 2016 · about 10:42 pm local time
- Place
- Vulcan De Fuego, Guatemala, Guatemala · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna Skyhawk II 172N
- Registration
- TGKAM · no longer on the register · serial 17269387
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On March 27, 2016, about 2242 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Guatemalan-registered Cessna 172N, TG-KAM, impacted terrain near the Vulcan de Fuego while en route from Tiquisate, Escuintla, to the La Aurora International Airport (MGGT), Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from: Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" Zona 13 Guatemala, C.A. 01013 Phone: + (502) 2321-5000 Email: accidentesdgacgua@gmail.com This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the DGAC Guatemala.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,299 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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