Incident Piper PA-23-250 Aztec F N6630A,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 311182
 
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Date:Wednesday 19 April 2023
Time:c. 15:25
Type:Silhouette image of generic PA27 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec F
Owner/operator:Indigo Associates Ltd
Registration: N6630A
MSN: 27-7954027
Year of manufacture:1978
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:Palencia, near San José Pinula -   Guatemala
Phase: En route
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport (GUA/MGGT)
Destination airport:San Salvador/Ilopango International Airport (SAL/MSSS)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
A Piper PA-23-250 Aztec F made a forced landing in a field in Palencia, near San José Pinula after engine problems.
The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries and the aircraft received minor damage when the nosewheel collapsed.

Sources:

https://lahora.gt/nacionales/engelberth-blanco/2023/04/19/aterriza-de-emergencia-avioneta-en-palencia/
https://diario.elmundo.sv/el-mundo/avioneta-con-tres-salvadorenos-aterriza-de-emergencia-en-poblado-del-este-de-guatemala
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6630A
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N6630A/history/20230419/2212Z/MGGT/MSSS

https://photos-e1.flightcdn.com/photos/retriever/b773999a0d83b553671ccffea15abbceb78ffa26 (photo)

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Revision history:

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