2 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Rosita

Rosita, NicaraguaFlight

On August 28, 1986, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Sandinist Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Sandinista was involved in an aviation accident near Rosita, Nicaragua in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 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 under unidentified circumstances near Rosita, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Rosita involving an aircraft that crashed under circumstances that remain unconfirmed. The impact resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots on board were killed during the event.

At this time, the specific sequence of events leading to the crash has not been established by official investigators. While the exact nature of the accident is still being determined, there has been speculation regarding the possibility that the aircraft may have been targeted by gunfire or shot down. However, no definitive evidence has been released to confirm this theory.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash remains unknown due to the lack of verified data regarding the flight's final moments. The investigation into whether external factors contributed to the loss of the aircraft is ongoing.