6 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Estelí, Nicaragua

Estelí, NicaraguaFlight

On March 5, 1993, a Cessna 402 operated by Private Nicaraguan was involved in an aviation accident near Estelí, Nicaragua in flight. 6 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 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

An aircraft crashed in a remote area of the Estelí region, resulting in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in a desolate area within the Estelí region, situated approximately 110 kilometers north of Managua. The aircraft impacted the ground in a wasteland, leading to a total loss of the airframe. There were six fatalities recorded following the impact, as all occupants on board the aircraft perished in the crash.

Findings

No specific information regarding the technical cause of the crash or the flight phase at the time of impact was provided in the available reports. The incident took place in a remote location, which may have impacted the immediate response to the site.