What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure from runway 10 at Managua-Augustus Cesar Sandino Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a sudden left bank. The aircraft subsequently crashed approximately 150 meters to the left of the runway.
The flight was traveling toward the north, carrying medical and military personnel tasked with delivering a shipment of medicine. The accident resulted in 20 fatalities, including a Nicaraguan Deputy Minister for Development, while two passengers sustained serious injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft suffered a loss of control during the initial climb following an unidentified failure of the left engine.