Skymaster 336 N538JP, Operated by the Christian missionary aviation organization Great Commisison Air crashed in a mountainous area of Coban Guatemala while providing an emergency medical evacuation. There were 4 passengers on board.
A mechanical failure, probably related to the flap system, caused a severe split flap condition while approaching the high altitude airstrip in Coban. After applying the last 10 degrees of flap, there was a very loud BANG and the aircraft rolled over on its back to the right. It was completely out of control until the flaps were retracted.
The aircraft was destroyed when it impacted the top of a narrow ridge at a high rate of speed and tumbed end-over-end several times.
Miraculously, there were no injuries!
To read to complete story and see a photo go to:
http://GuateMissionPilot.BlogSpot.com
GCA is seeking a donated aircraft to help continue its mission in this very needed area. Many lives are saved on a fequent basis using aircraft to provide medical transport to the very poor in extremely remote areas of Guatemala. Please to to
http://www.GreatCommissionAir.org for contact information.
Praise God for His amazing hand in the survival of the pilot and passengers!