NC4806
Flight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Managua Managua City District
Region
Central America • Nicaragua
Narrative Report
On October 18, 1933 at 12:00 AM, NC4806 experienced a crash involving Ford 4, operated by F. Free, with the event recorded near Managua Managua City District.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Managua Airport, while climbing to a height of 2,000 feet, the three engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the Managua Lake, off the capital city. All three occupants, employed by an American oil company, were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC4806, MSN 4-AT-018, year of manufacture 1928.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
2
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Managua Airport, while climbing to a height of 2,000 feet, the three engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the Managua Lake, off the capital city. All three occupants, employed by an American oil company, were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
F. FreeFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Central America • Nicaragua
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