Cessna 310 accident near San Salvador, Es, November 11, 2004
On November 11, 2004 at about 4:30 pm local time, a Cessna 310, registered TGWOT, was destroyed in an accident near San Salvador. It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. 5 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- November 11, 2004 · about 4:30 pm local time
- Place
- San Salvador, Spain · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 310 · all 310s on the register
- Registration
- TGWOT · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: MGGT La Aurora at 3:30 pm
- Destination: MSSS Ilopango
- Flight plan: IFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 180° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 4,300 ft
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 72°F (22°C)
- Altimeter: 29.92 inHg
- Observation at 9:50 am from MSSS
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under TGWOT the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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