YN-BVI

On October 6, 1980 at 12:00 AM, YN-BVI experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-6, operated by Lineas Aéreas de Nicaragua - LANICA, with the event recorded near Panama City-Tocumen Panamá.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) 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: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Upon touchdown at Panama City-Tocumen Airport, the nose gear collapsed. The airplane slid on its nose for several dozen meters before coming to rest on runway. Both pilots escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration YN-BVI, MSN 44117/461, year of manufacture 1954.