Piper PA38 accident near Ingenio La Cabana, Sv, December 11, 2016
On December 11, 2016, a Piper PA38, registered YS332PE, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute near Ingenio La Cabana. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 11, 2016
- Place
- Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA38 · all PA38s on the register
- Registration
- YS332PE · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 11, 2016, a Piper PA-38, YS-332-PE, crashed near Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador, a 0715 local time and was destroyed. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of El Salvador. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the El Salvador government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Autoridad de Aviación Civil, AAC Km 9 1/2 Boulevard del Ejercito Nacional Aeropuerto Ilopango San Salvador, El Salvador (503)2565-4400 oir@aac.gob.sv
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
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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