ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 211749
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| Date: | Thursday 29 October 1987 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Mil Mi-8 |
| Owner/operator: | Fuerza Aérea Sandinista |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | near Acoayapa, Chontales -
 Nicaragua
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
According to the official report crashed due to mechanical failure. Ten Wilmer Luna Torres. Rebels reported shot down a Mi-25 by Redeye missile. Third helicopter shot down in October 1987.
Sources:
El Informador 31 October 1987, p7A/1 November 1987, p11A
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2018 08:06 | TB | Added |
| 01-Jun-2018 08:12 | TB | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
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