7 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash near Yaviza (HP-680)

Yaviza, PanamaFlight

On December 13, 1985, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration HP-680) operated by Aviones de Panama was involved in an aviation accident near Yaviza, Panama in flight. 7 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during flight near Yaviza, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During its scheduled flight, a twin engine aircraft impacted the side of a mountain while traveling en route. The collision occurred in the vicinity of Yaviza, leading to a high-impact crash against the terrain.

There were seven fatalities recorded following the accident, as all individuals on board perished in the impact. No survivors were reported from the wreckage.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the weather conditions at the time of the crash were provided in the initial report.