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Shortly after takeoff from Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and elected to return for a safe landing when the aircraft stalled and crashed onto three houses located past the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed while all ten occupants were injured. Fortunately, nobody was hurt on the ground.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando on Mt Tecpán: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1953 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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TG-AQA

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Flight

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Cargo

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Mountains

Schedule:

Brownsville – Guatemala City

MSN:

33589

YOM:

1945

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While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Tecpán located about 3,5 km northwest of the city of Tecpán. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and both crew members were killed. For unknown reason, the crew was flying at an insufficient altitude to clear the mountainous area.