What happened
On the morning of the accident, a flight departed from Managua Airport at 07:10 local time, destined for Bluefields. The aircraft was operating with a total of 28 people on board, consisting of seven crew members and 21 passengers.
During the approach phase of the flight, air traffic control directed the crew to enter a holding pattern. This instruction was issued because the primary runway was obstructed by another aircraft. While maneuvering, the aircraft type (unspecified in source) impacted a mountain slope situated approximately 6 km from the airport. The impact resulted in 28 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the passengers or crew.
Findings
- The flight was forced into a holding pattern due to runway congestion.
- The collision occurred during the approach phase of the flight.