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Managua City District

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando in Managua: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
HC-AMC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
167
YOM:
1944
Location:
Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Managua-Las Mercedes Airport. A crew member was killed while the second one was injured.

Crash of a Douglas B-26B Invader in Managua

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
422
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Managua - Managua
MSN:
27485
YOM:
1944
Location:
Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission at Managua-Las Mercedes Airport when he encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to abandon the aircraft that dove into the ground and crashed. While both pilots were found alive, the airplane was destroyed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46C Commando in Managua

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
AN-AKY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Managua – Miami
Location:
Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from Managua to Miami, carrying two pilots and a load of 25,000 pounds of coffee. Shortly after takeoff from Managua-Las Mercedes Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The crew elected to make an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in flames 5 km from the airport. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46C Commando in Managua: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1961 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
AN-AOE
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Managua – Miami
Location:
Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
12135
Captain / Total hours on type:
5066.00
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Las Mercedes at 1100LT on an IFR flight to Miami, Florida. Its only occupants were the captain and copilot. Shortly after takeoff control difficulties were experienced. During an attempt to return to the airport, the aircraft stalled on final approach, went into a spin and crashed at an angle of 45° to 50° on its right wing. The aircraft immediately burst into flames, and the central section, fuselage and the portion of the wings which contained the fuel tanks, were destroyed. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was attributed to cargo displacement towards the rear of the aircraft during the take-off run or immediately after taking-off.
Final Report:

Crash of a Vickers 763D Viscount in Managua: 15 killed

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1959 at 1335 LT
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viscount
Operator:
Registration:
YS-09C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Managua – Tegucigalpa – San Salvador – Guatemala City – Mexico City – New Orleans
MSN:
82
YOM:
1955
Flight number:
TA779
Location:
Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
15
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 29 at Managua-Las Mercedes Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked left and crashed in flames in a field located 2,4 km from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and 15 people were killed, among them two crew members. Four occupants survived the crash.
Probable cause:
In accordance with the documentation obtained and data collected during the inquiry, the Investigating Board reached the following conclusions. The accident was caused by the following factors:
- Failure of number 1 engine at the end of runway 29 during takeoff and before reaching V2 speed,
- The non-retraction of the landing gear immediately after the aircraft reached V2 speed,
- Failure of engine number 2 a few seconds later, during a climb with insufficient speed to maintain control which resulted in a forced turn to the left that became tighter and tighter; the aircraft finally rolled into an inverted position and hit a tree with its left wing. Several possible reasons for the failure of engines no.1 and 2 and the non-retraction of the landing gear were considered, however the Board found no substantiating evidence or proof in the various tests carried out on the aircraft's parts to support any one of them.
The Board was therefore, unable positively to attribute the accident to any mechanical or electrical failure or to any piloting error.

Crash of a Ford 4 into the Managua Lake: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1933
Type of aircraft:
Ford 4
Operator:
F. Free
Registration:
NC4806
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
4-AT-018
YOM:
1928
Location:
Managua
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Managua Airport, while climbing to a height of 2,000 feet, the three engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the Managua Lake, off the capital city. All three occupants, employed by an American oil company, were killed.

Crash of a Keystone LB-6 in Managua: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Keystone LB-6
Operator:
Registration:
29-15
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Managua – France Field
Location:
Managua
Managua City District
Country:
Nicaragua
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on its way from Managua to France Field, Colón, Panama, carrying three crew members. After takeoff from Managua, while in initial climb, the left engine caught fire. The pilot decided to return for an emergency landing and initiated a turn when the right engine lost power. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. In the evening, the pilot died from his injuries.
Probable cause:
Left engine fire after takeoff and loss of power on the right engine.
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