Narrative:
A mine exploded during landing on an airstrip near San Miguel which had been mined by rebels. The pilot and co-pilot suffered injuries.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 21 March 1984 |
| Type: |  Fairchild C-123K Provider |
| Operator: | Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña |
| Registration: | FAES120 |
| MSN: | 20152 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | San Miguel Airstrip ( El Salvador)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
A mine exploded during landing on an airstrip near San Miguel which had been mined by rebels. The pilot and co-pilot suffered injuries.
Sources:
» El Tiempo 24 March 1984, p8APhotos
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