AN-AMR

On August 29, 1972 at 12:00 AM, AN-AMR experienced a crash involving Curtiss C-46 Commando, operated by Lineas Aéreas de Nicaragua - LANICA, with the event recorded near Managua-Augusto Cesar Sandino-Las Mercedes Managua City District.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Managua Airport, while climbing, the left engine caught fire. The crew informed ground about his situation and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Following a 'normal' approach, the airplane belly landed and slid for dozen meters before coming to rest onto the runway. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration AN-AMR, MSN 175, year of manufacture 1944.