Date:	Thursday 1 May 1986
Time:	04:32
Type:	Douglas DC-6
Owner/operator:	Fuerza Aérea Salvadoreña
Registration:	FAS302
MSN:	44654?
Year of manufacture:	1955
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 37 / Occupants: 37
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	2,4 km N of San Salvador/Ilopango International Airport (SAL) -   El Salvador
Phase:	En route
Nature:	Military
Departure airport:	San Salvador/Ilopango International Airport (SAL/MSSS)
Destination airport:	Panama City-Tocumen International Airport (PTY/MPTO)
Confidence Rating:	Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Narrative:
The Salvadorean DC-6 reportedly suffered an engine fire just after takeoff. The aircraft then crashed and burnt on a hill.
It was on its way to Panama.
There is some uncertainty regarding the identity of the plane. FAS is reported the have owned 2 DC-6 aircraft: c/n 44654 (acquired from USAF) and c/n 45078 (acquired from TACA). The latter was probably registered FAS301.

La Nación 2 May 1986, p24A
Lloyds List 02.05.1986
The Spokesman-Review - May 2, 1986

photo (c) Bob Garrard; Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA); December 1980

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