Convair CV-440 Metropolitan crash, Apr 27, 1977, Guatemal...
Convair CV-440 Metropolitan accident on April 27, 1977 near Guatemala City-La Aurora Guatemala, Guatemala with no fatalities.
- Date: April 27, 1977
- Aircraft: Convair CV-440 Metropolitan
- Location: Guatemala City-La Aurora Guatemala, Guatemala
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
After takeoff from Guatemala City, the left engine of this Aviateca Convair failed while climbing. The crew could not feather the propeller, the aircraft became unstable, and the captain made a belly landing in an open field near the airport. All 28 occupants were evacuated safely, but the aircraft was written off.