Cessna T210N accident near Poptun, Gt, July 1, 2006
On July 1, 2006 at about 1:00 am local time, a Cessna T210N was destroyed in an accident near Poptun. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. 5 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
- July 1, 2006 · about 1:00 am local time
- Place
- Poptun, Guatemala
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210N · all T210Ns on the register
- Registration
- not recorded
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 30, 2006 at 1900 central standard time, a Cessna T210N, Guatemalan registration TG-LUK was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Poptun, in the Republic of Guatemala. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operating as an air ambulance service that originated from La Aurora destined for Poptun. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of the Republic of Guatemala. Further information may be obtained from: Republica de Guatemala Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC) Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" Zona 13 Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala Centro America This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by, or obtained from the DGAC of the Republic of 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
Pilot
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: type not recorded, July 1, 2005
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Teledyne Continental TSIO-520 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: La Aurora
- Destination: Poptun
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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