Convair 440 accident near Ciudad De Guatemala, Gt, May 11, 2012
On May 11, 2012 at about 6:05 pm local time, a Convair 440, registered N171FL, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Ciudad De Guatemala. It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
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
- May 11, 2012 · about 6:05 pm local time
- Place
- Ciudad De Guatemala, Guatemala · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Convair 440 · all 440s on the register
- Registration
- N171FL · registry record · serial 318
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Landing gear collapse during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 54
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Ifl Group INC
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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