10 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in Serranía de Majé (HP-570)

Serranía de Majé, PanamaFlight

On July 11, 1973, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration HP-570) operated by Aviones de Panama was involved in an aviation accident near Serranía de Majé, Panama in flight. 10 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the mountains of the Darién region under unknown circumstances, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred within the Serranía de Majé mountain range, located in the Darién region. The aircraft went down during a period of flight that has not been specifically detailed, though the impact took place in rugged mountainous terrain. Following the crash, it was confirmed that there were 10 fatalities among the occupants on board.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain undetermined at this time. There is currently no information available regarding the flight phase or the specific mechanical state of the aircraft prior to the event. No official investigation has released a definitive conclusion regarding why the aircraft entered the mountain range.