La Libertad – Managua
Flight / Schedule
La Libertad – Managua
Aircraft
Lockheed 14 Super ElectraRegistration
AN-ACC
MSN
1401
Year of Manufacture
1937
Date
April 22, 1946 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
La Libertad Chontales
Region
Central America • Nicaragua
Coordinates
12.3787°, -85.1389°
Narrative Report
On April 22, 1946 at 12:00 AM, La Libertad – Managua experienced a crash involving Lockheed 14 Super Electra, operated by TACA International Airlines - Transportes Aéreos Centro Americanos, with the event recorded near La Libertad Chontales.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
21 people were known to be on board, 21 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 18, passenger fatalities: 18, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed shortly after takeoff from La Libertad for unknown reason, killing all 21 occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration AN-ACC, MSN 1401, year of manufacture 1937.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 12.3787°, -85.1389°.
Fatalities
Total
21
Crew
3
Passengers
18
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed shortly after takeoff from La Libertad for unknown reason, killing all 21 occupants.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
18
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 21
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
La Libertad – Managua
Flight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Nicaragua