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Aircraft Stolen from Paitilla Airport Crashes Near San Miguel (HP-776)

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On June 15, 1980, a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 (registration HP-776) operated by Aviones de Panama was involved in an aviation accident near San Miguel, Salvador in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

Two pilots stole an aircraft from Paitilla Airport, Panama, to transport ammunition to Nicaragua. The plane crash-landed near San Miguel, was destroyed, and both occupants were not recovered.

Incident Overview and Theft Details An aircraft was stolen from Paitilla Airport in Panama by two pilots. The source states that the individuals intended to use the aircraft to transfer a load of ammunition to Nicaragua. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date is provided in the available information. ## Emergency Landing and Crash During the flight, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reasons. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed near San Miguel. The impact caused damage beyond repair, resulting in the total loss of the aircraft. ## Occupant Status Both occupants of the aircraft were not recovered following the accident. The source does not provide further details regarding the cause of the emergency landing or the specific circumstances of the crash.

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