Crash of a Douglas DC-7CF off Fort Lauderdale

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1992 at 0225 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-7
Operator:
Registration:
HI-619SP
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Santo Domingo
MSN:
45158
YOM:
1956
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew reported over radio that the #4 engine failed shortly after takeoff, and they were attempting to dump fuel when the #2 engine overheated. They then intentionally ditched the airplane. The wreckage was recovered about 2 weeks afterward, and the airplane was about 50% corroded away. Due to massive salt water corrosion, no preimpact failure/malfunction of the #4 engine could be identified. No record of airplane/operator being granted cfr part 129 certificate authority. No substantiation of the times in service for the airplane, engines, propellers, and time change components or airworthiness directives could be determined.
Probable cause:
Failure of the #4 engine for an undetermined reasons(s), and the inability of the airplane to remain airborne due to the over gross weight takeoff performed by the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the questionable airworthiness of the airplane and engines due to the lack of records, and the failure of the federal aviation administration to adequately surveil the operator.
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Crash of a Douglas C-47D near Santiago de Los Caballeros: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 25, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Dominican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Dominicana
Registration:
FAD-3406
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santiago de Los Caballeros - Santo Domingo
Location:
Santiago de Los Caballeros
Santiago
Country:
Dominican Republic
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Santiago de Los Caballeros-Cibao Airport, while flying at low height, the aircraft struck high power cables and crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 402B off Santo Domingo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1990 at 0905 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Victoria Air - USA
Registration:
N82922
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Santo Domingo - Santo Domingo
MSN:
402B-1087
YOM:
1976
Location:
Santo Domingo
Distrito Nacional
Country:
Dominican Republic
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Santo Domingo-Herrera Airport on a short flight to Santo Domingo-La Américas Airport, carrying one passenger and one pilot. En route, both engines failed and the aircraft crashed in the sea few dozen meters offshore. The passenger was rescued while the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Convair CV-240-23 into the Caribbean Sea: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Registration:
HI-376CT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
San Juan - Santo Domingo
MSN:
177
YOM:
1950
Location:
Caribbean Sea
World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a cargo flight from San Juan to Santo Domingo, the airplane suffered a structural failure and crashed in the Mona Passage. The airplane was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Crew:
Pedro Santiago Rodríguez Echavarría, pilot,
Ángel Amador, copilot.
Probable cause:
It is understood that modifications were performed to the main cargo door and that the aircraft suffered a sudden decompression after the door failed in flight because modifications were not completed according to procedures.

Crash of a Lockheed C-121J Super Constellation in Saint Domingo

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
HI-532CT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4155
YOM:
1954
Location:
Santo Domingo-Las Américas
Santo Domingo
Country:
Dominican Republic
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing, one of the undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft came to rest partially on its belly and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members escaped uninjured.

Crash of a Lockheed C-121S Super Constellation off Levittown: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1990 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
HI-515CT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
San Juan - Santo Domingo
MSN:
4192
YOM:
1956
Location:
Levittown
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
16822
Circumstances:
The captain of the airplane elected to take off on a three engine ferry flight without authorization. During the three engine climb out with the n°3 propeller feathered, the n°2 engine caught fire and he could not extinguish the fire. He attempted to return and during the descent the n°1 engine failed. He then intentionally ditched the airplane in the ocean, and received fatal injuries. The airplane was not recovered from the ocean and no determination of cause could be ascertained.
Probable cause:
Fire of an undetermined origin that resulted in a loss of power in two engines during a three engine ferry flight. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain the required authorization for the three engine ferry flight, and his operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed L-749 Constellation in Santo Domingo

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-749 Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
HI-422
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2667
YOM:
1951
Location:
Santo Domingo-Las Américas
Santo Domingo
Country:
Dominican Republic
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Was damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Santo Domingo-Las Américas Airport. There were no casualties. The accident occurred in 1988, exact date unknown.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-88 Queen Air in the Caribbean Sea: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 7, 1988 at 0945 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 88 Queen Air
Operator:
Crown Aviation Services
Registration:
N884G
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Oranjestad - Santo Domingo
MSN:
LP-23
YOM:
1966
Location:
Caribbean Sea
World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
460
Circumstances:
The Beech 65-88 airplane was reported missing on February 7, 1988. It was on an IFR flight from Aruba to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The airplane departed from Aruba approximately 1223Z. According to air traffic authorities in Santo Domingo, the airplanes last reported position was over the DUSAN intersection at 1340Z. The airplane has not been located, and remains missing. No additional information is available.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-35-CU Commando off Riohacha

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
HI-197
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Santo Domingo - Riohacha
MSN:
26716
YOM:
1943
Location:
Riohacha
La Guajira
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Riohacha-Almirante Padilla Airport, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea few hundred meters off shore. All six occupants were rescued while the airplane was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the flight was illegal as the airplane and its crew were involved in a contraband mission.

Crash of a Convair CV-240-0 in Port Orange: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 24, 1980 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Charles Clay
Registration:
N300GR
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Port Orange - Santo Domingo
MSN:
115
YOM:
1948
Location:
Port Orange-Spruce Creek
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Captain / Total flying hours:
7300
Captain / Total hours on type:
25.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Port Orange-Spruce Creek Airport, the right engine caught fire and exploded. The crew failed to abort the takeoff and continued. During initial climb, the captain decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft descended, crashed in a field and burst into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground during initial climb after the crew attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot-in-command failed to abort takeoff,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Fire in engine,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- The crew was aware that oil lines were 15 years old,
- The aircraft was approximately 7,353 lbs over gross weight for takeoff conditions.
Final Report:
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