Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Nov 15, 1956 (25 killed), P...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on November 15, 1956 near Puerto Somoza León, Nicaragua with 25 fatalities.
- Date: November 15, 1956
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Puerto Somoza León, Nicaragua
- Fatalities: 25
- Phase of flight: En route
A Douglas C 54 Skymaster operated by Aerovias Guest developed an in flight fire after passing Managua, Nicaragua, where it had reported normal progress. It came down in a wooded area about 13 km northwest of Puerto Somoza and broke apart on impact. All 25 people aboard were killed, and the origin of the fire could not be determined by the investigation.