AN-BIM
Flight / Schedule
AN-BIM
Aircraft
Cessna 207 Skywagon/StationairRegistration
AN-BIM
Operator
Private NicaraguanDate
November 10, 1973 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Crash Location
Prinzapolka Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
Region
Central America • Nicaragua
Coordinates
13.5319°, -83.7280°
Narrative Report
On November 10, 1973 at 12:00 AM, AN-BIM experienced a crash involving Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair, operated by Private Nicaraguan, with the event recorded near Prinzapolka Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Prinzapolka, injuring both occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration AN-BIM.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 13.5319°, -83.7280°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Prinzapolka, injuring both occupants.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Private NicaraguanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Plain, Valley
Region / Country
Central America • Nicaragua
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Cessna 207 Skywagon/StationairRegistration
AN-BIM
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