Fatal Supply Flight Crash into Lake Xolotlán

Incident Overview and Mission Context An aircraft departed Managua-Las Mercedes Airport on a supply mission directed toward the west coast of the country, an area affected by Hurricane Fifi. The flight was carrying a crew of seven and a cargo load of 5,000 pounds of various goods. ## Crash Sequence and Outcome During the initial climb after departure, the airplane went out of control and crashed into Lake Xolotlán off Managua. All seven occupants on board were killed in the accident. ## Operational Details The source identifies the departure point as Managua-Las Mercedes Airport and the crash location as Lake Xolotlán off Managua. The mission was described as a supply operation to the west coast, and the aircraft was loaded with 5,000 pounds of various goods. No aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date is provided in the source.