No fatalities

Emergency landing following engine failure near Los Establos (N6287D)

Los Establos, NicaraguaFlight

On February 8, 1977, a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 (registration N6287D) operated by Cim Associates was involved in an aviation accident near Los Establos, Nicaragua in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in a cotton field near Los Establos after experiencing an engine malfunction during flight.

What happened

During the course of the flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure. This mechanical malfunction necessitated an immediate emergency procedure by the pilot to manage the descent.

As the crew attempted to navigate the situation, the plane descended into a cotton field situated in the vicinity of Los Establos. The aircraft subsequently crash landed within the field and came to a complete stop.

Despite the impact of the landing, there were no casualties reported among those on board. No injuries or fatalities occurred during the incident.

Findings

The investigation into the event determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was in flight. The specific underlying reason for the mechanical failure remains unidentified.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of undetermined origin.