Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 February 1974
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-440-38
Owner/operator: Aeroservicios Puntarenas – APSA
Registration Number: TI-1086C
Location: 1,5 km S of Managua-Las Mercedes Airport (MGA) –
ÿ Nicaragua
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 45
Component Affected: Engine(s)Engine(s)
Category: Accident
A Convair CV-440 passenger plane operated by Costa Rican airline APSA experienced a significant incident near Managua, Nicaragua. All 45 passengers were unharmed during the flight, which initially headed towards Panama via a northeast course, followed by a left turn. During this turn, one engine lost power, and subsequently, the second engine also lost power. The aircraft then executed a wide turn, resulting in a forced landing on undulating terrain south of the airport.A Convair CV-440 passenger plane operated by Costa Rican airline APSA experienced a significant incident near Managua, Nicaragua. All 45 passengers were unharmed during the flight, which initially headed towards Panama via a northeast course, followed by a left turn. During this turn, one engine lost power, and subsequently, the second engine also lost power. The aircraft then executed a wide turn, resulting in a forced landing on undulating terrain south of the airport.
Description
A Convair CV-440 passenger plane operated by Costa Rican airline APSA was damaged in an accident near Managua, Nicaragua. All 45 on board were unhurt. The airplane took off from Managua-Las Mercedes Airport bound for Panama. The flight took off towards the east, followed by a procedure turn to the left. During this turn one engine lost power. While circling back for landing, the second engine also lost power. The aircraft flew a wide turn until a forced landing was made on upsloping terrain to the south of the airport.
Source of Information
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3G4pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2s8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3445%2C3426933, https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=324pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2s8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=1135%2C4903568https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3G4pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2s8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3445%2C3426933, https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=324pAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2s8EAAAAIBAJ&pg=1135%2C4903568Primary Cause
Engine failure during a turn sequence.Engine failure during a turn sequence.Share on:
