Single-engine aircraft crash near La Piragua

1 fatality • La Piragua, Nicaragua • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area shortly after departing from La Piragua, resulting in one fatality and eight injuries.

What happened

Shortly after departing from La Piragua, a single-engine airplane went down in a forested region. The precise circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain undetermined. Following the accident, the aircraft was located by recovery teams in February 1979; however, the wreckage was later determined to be a total loss.

Findings

  • The crash occurred during the initial phase of flight, only minutes after takeoff.
  • The incident resulted in one fatality and eight injuries among the people on board.
  • The exact cause of the accident has not been established.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the crash remains unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-09-07 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near La Piragua, Nicaragua?

A single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area shortly after departing from La Piragua, resulting in one fatality and eight injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-09-07 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-09-07 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration 1011, operated by Nicaraguayan Air Force - Fuerza Aérea - Ejercito de Nicaragua, at La Piragua, Nicaragua.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the crash remains unknown.

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