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Aircraft Crash Near Punta Caracoles During Ministry of Social Development Flight (SAN-208)

Bahia Piña, PanamaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 3, 2008, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration SAN-208) operated by Servicio Aéreo Nacional was involved in an aviation accident near Bahia Piña, Panama during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near Punta Caracoles while approaching Bahia Piña Airport for a Ministry of Social Development mission. Both pilots were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed after engine problems were encountered.

Incident Overview and Mission Context An aircraft was operating a flight to Bahia Piña Airport on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development. The mission involved picking up a woman and her child. ## Approach and Crash While approaching the destination, the crew encountered engine problems. The aircraft subsequently crashed near Punta Caracoles. ## Casualties and Damage Both pilots were injured in the crash. The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the accident. ## Operational Details The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the exact cause of the engine problems. The only stated operational detail is that the flight was being conducted for the Ministry of Social Development to transport a woman and her child.

Engine failure

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What happened in the 3 Jan 2008 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Bahia Piña, Panama?

An aircraft crashed near Punta Caracoles while approaching Bahia Piña Airport for a Ministry of Social Development mission. Both pilots were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed after engine problems were encountered.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jan 2008 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jan 2008 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration SAN-208, operated by Servicio Aéreo Nacional, at Bahia Piña, Panama.

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