Country
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Chalatenango

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Chalate: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1990
Operator:
Registration:
FAS124
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the aircraft was hit by a SAM-14 missile. It entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a SAM-14 missile.