Incident
Shortly after takeoff from Managua Airport, while climbing, the left engine of the aircraft caught fire. The flight crew notified ground control of the situation and received clearance to return to the airport for an emergency landing. After a normal approach, the aircraft executed a belly landing on the runway, sliding for approximately a dozen meters before coming to a stop.
Aftermath
There were no casualties among the occupants. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation
Official findings determined the probable cause of the accident to be a belly landing following an engine fire after takeoff.