Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 21 March 1984
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-123K Provider
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Salvadore¤a
Registration Number: FAES120
Location: San Miguel Airstrip –
ÿ El Salvador
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A mine explosion occurred during landing on an airstrip near San Miguel, resulting in injuries to the pilot and co-pilot.A mine explosion occurred during landing on an airstrip near San Miguel, resulting in injuries to the pilot and co-pilot.
Description
A mine exploded during landing on an airstrip near San Miguel which had been mined by rebels. The pilot and co-pilot suffered injuries.
Source of Information
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=N2osnxbUuuUC&dat=19840324&printsec=frontpage&hl=eshttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=N2osnxbUuuUC&dat=19840324&printsec=frontpage&hl=esPrimary Cause
Mine explosion during landing.Mine explosion during landing.Share on:
