Aircraft crash near León-Fanor Urroz Airport

No fatalities • León-Fanor Urroz, Nicaragua • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft crashed near an airport in Costa Rica during its approach, resulting in serious injuries to all six people on board.

What happened

During a flight traveling from Mexico City to Cali, a single-engine aircraft operating for the Cristina Adventista Congregation encountered a fatal accident. As the flight was performing its approach into León-Fanor Urroz Airport, the plane went down in a nearby forested region.

The aircraft was carrying a total of six people, consisting of one pilot and five passengers. The impact of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. All six occupants sustained serious injuries during the event.

Findings

There are currently no specific details regarding the technical cause of the crash, though the incident occurred during the approach phase of the flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-12-01 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident near León-Fanor Urroz, Nicaragua?

A single-engine aircraft crashed near an airport in Costa Rica during its approach, resulting in serious injuries to all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-12-01 Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-12-01 involved a Piper PA-46 (Malibu/Meridian/Mirage/Matrix/M-Class), registration N9095K, operated by Kim Dosung, at León-Fanor Urroz, Nicaragua.

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