Learjet 23 crash, Jul 31, 1987 (2 killed), Guatemala City...
Learjet 23 accident on July 31, 1987 near Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala with 2 fatalities. Cause: Approach in poor weather and low visibility;...
- Date: July 31, 1987
- Aircraft: Learjet 23
- Location: Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Approach in poor weather and low visibility; engine trouble was believed but not confirmed.
A Learjet 23A on a cargo flight from Panama City to Guatemala City crashed while approaching La Aurora airport on 31 July 1987. It struck treetops a few kilometres short of the runway in poor weather with low visibility. Two of the three crew died and one was rescued.