Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 October 1933
Aircraft Type: Ford 4-AT-B Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: F. Free
Registration Number: NC4806
Location: Managua –
ÿ Nicaragua
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft control system, potentially including flight controls and navigation systems.Aircraft control system, potentially including flight controls and navigation systems.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control and crashed into Lake Managua, resulting in significant damage and potential loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control and crashed into Lake Managua, resulting in significant damage and potential loss of life.
Description
Crashed into Lake Managua from a height of 2000 feet.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to excessive altitude and wind conditions.Loss of control due to excessive altitude and wind conditions.Share on:
