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Crash of an Antonov AN-2 in Jinotega: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1987 at 0900 LT

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Central America

Crew on board:

2

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0

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Total fatalities:

2

Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both pilots.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 near Jinotega: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1984

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

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Catacamas - Catacamas

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Central America

Crew on board:

2

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6

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Total fatalities:

8

Circumstances:

The aircraft departed Catacamas-El Aguacate Airport on a 'survey' flight over Nicaragua. While flying at low height, it was shot down by a surface-to-air missile (SAM-7) fired by soldiers from the Sandinista Popular Army. The aircraft crashed, killing all eight occupants.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

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