Let L-410 crash, Sep 18, 2001 (8 killed), Guatemala City-...
Let L-410 accident on September 18, 2001 near Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala with 8 fatalities. Cause: Stall during initial climb, attributed to...
- Date: September 18, 2001
- Aircraft: Let L-410
- Location: Guatemala City-La Aurora, Guatemala
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Stall during initial climb, attributed to passenger seating that moved the centre of gravity outside limits, combined with inadequate operator and crew training. Press reports gave differing explanations, including pilot training and an engine failure.
Shortly after takeoff from Guatemala City La Aurora, the Atlantic Airlines L-410 rolled, stalled at low height and crashed beside the runway. Eight people, including the captain, were killed. The aircraft was destroyed and the copilot and four passengers were injured.