Crash of an Antonov AN-2 near Laguna de Perlas: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
28
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Laguna de Perlas
Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances about 45 km west of Laguna de Perlas. The wreckage was found February 19, 1982 and all seven occupants were killed. The date of the mishap is unconfirmed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Bonanza

Date & Time: May 16, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
YN-BVL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30374
YOM:
1944
Location:
Bonanza
Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Bonanza-San Pedro Airfield, the airplane was too low and struck a wooden pile located near the runway threshold. The airplane crash landed and came to rest on the runway. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Casa 212 Aviocar 100 in Managua

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Casa 212 Aviocar
Operator:
Registration:
423
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
95
YOM:
1977
Location:
Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while taking off from Managua-Las Mercedes Airport. Occupants fate unknown. Dual registration 423 (military) and AN-BSZ (civil).

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Los Establos

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
N6287D
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
680-591-229
YOM:
1958
Location:
Los Establos
Granada
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane suffered an engine failure in flight and the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a cotton field located near Los Establos and came to rest. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter in La Piragua: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1976
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
1011
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
La Piragua - Managua
MSN:
121
YOM:
1956
Location:
La Piragua
Jinotega
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from La Piragua, the single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area. A passenger was killed while eight other occupants were injured. The aircraft was recovered in February 1979 but eventually considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando in Managua

Date & Time: Feb 25, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
AN-AOC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
22343
YOM:
1945
Location:
Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon touchdown, the right main gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 off Managua: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Managua
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew departed Managua-Las Mercedes Airport on a supply mission to the west coast of the country that suffered Hurricane 'Fifi'. The aircraft was carrying a crew of seven and a load of 5,000 pounds of various goods. During the initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed into Lake Xolotlán off Managua. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Prinzapolka

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Registration:
AN-BIM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Prinzapolka
Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Prinzapolka, injuring both occupants.
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