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| Date: | Sunday 21 April 1985 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing CH-47 Chinook |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Aviation |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | La Mesa, San Pedro Sula -
 Honduras
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| La Mesa Airport |
One turbine exploded probably caused by overheating. Eight occupants injured. Exact date unknown. Confirmed by US embassy on 22 April.
Sources:
El Tiempo 23 April 1985, p10A
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2017 18:49 | TB | Added |
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