A tragic airplane crash in San Marcos, Guatemala, claimed the lives of a British publishing heir, Harald Undrum, and his pregnant wife, Judith Mazariegos. The incident also reportedly took the lives of a doctor and a footballer who were on board the private aircraft when it went down on Saturday night.
Undrum, a descendant of the Schibsted family, known for their media empire in Norway, was anticipating the arrival of a child with his 26-year-old wife at the time of the crash. The couple’s untimely demise was confirmed by Judith’s family, revealing she was six months pregnant.
The plane wreckage, identified as a Cessna 182 with registration TG-SCO, was found in a remote area of Esquipulas Palo Gordo, resulting in multiple fatalities. The cause of the crash, which led to a sudden loss of altitude before impact, is under investigation by authorities.
Born in London and later becoming part of the Schibsted dynasty, Undrum had a tumultuous financial history, facing legal challenges and bankruptcy despite his affluent background. His reasons for being in Guatemala remain unclear, whether for leisure or business, as he had previously resided in Spain after relocating from Norway in 1998.
The tragic incident has left the local community in shock, with details emerging about the passengers and the circumstances surrounding the crash. Updates on the investigation and any developments will be provided as information becomes available.