What happened
During a transit from the United States to Nicaragua, an aircraft crashed within a mountainous area situated near Ciudad Quesada. The plane was transporting seven individuals along with a cargo consisting of various weapons and ammunition intended for the Contras in Nicaragua. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was operating under the registration CF-ETE, though it was later determined that the proper registration for the airframe was N62WS.
All seven occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent crash remain unidentified.
Findings
- The aircraft was carrying a cargo of weaponry and ammunition during its flight.
- There was a discrepancy regarding the aircraft's identification, as it was flying with an incorrect registration.