What happened
On an undocumented date, an aircraft was taken without authorization from Paitilla Airport in Panama. The theft was carried out by two individuals acting as pilots, who intended to transport a cargo of ammunition to Nicaragua.
During the course of this unauthorized flight, the crew encountered difficulties that necessitated an emergency landing attempt. While the specific reason for the sudden loss of control or the need for an emergency maneuver remains unconfirmed, the aircraft subsequently crash landed in the vicinity of San Miguel. The impact resulted in the aircraft being destroyed and rendered beyond repair.
Findings
- The flight was part of an unauthorized mission to move ammunition across borders.
- The two fatalities occurred as both occupants of the aircraft were not recovered from the crash site.