1 fatality

9 Aug 1995: CASA CN-235-100 — Inter Austral — Sierras Grandes, CD

Sierras Grandes, CD

On 9 Aug 1995, a CASA CN-235-100 operated by Inter Austral was involved in an aviation accident near Sierras Grandes, CD. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot error and air traffic control error in bad weather. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors.

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On 9 August 1995, Aviateca Flight 901, a Boeing 737-2H6, struck San Vicente volcano in El Salvador while approaching Comalapa International Airport, killing all 65 aboard. The accident remains the deadliest in the country.

Accident

On 9 August 1995, Aviateca Flight 901, a scheduled international passenger flight, crashed into the San Vicente volcano in El Salvador. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-2H6, was on approach to Comalapa International Airport when it struck the 7,159-foot (2,182 m) peak. All 65 passengers and crew members were killed. The crash is the deadliest aviation disaster in El Salvador's history.

Investigation

The Civil Aviation Authority of El Salvador conducted an investigation into the accident. The inquiry determined that pilot error and air traffic control error in bad weather contributed to the crash.

Probable cause

Pilot error and air traffic control error in bad weather.

Contributing factors

controlled flight into terrain

Investigation report by Wikidata contributors. Original record: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4828607. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the CC0 (Wikidata).