Crash of a Douglas DC-3 off Willemstad: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HP-671
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Willemstad - Port-au-Prince
MSN:
43073
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Willemstad-Hato Airport, while climbing, the airplane nosed down and crashed into the sea. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-15-CU Commando off Oranjestad: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 24, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-1282
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Oranjestad - Barranquilla
MSN:
33345
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Oranjestad-Reina Beatrix Airport, while climbing, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea. SAR operations were initiated but eventually suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor both crew members was found.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter off Sint Maarten: 13 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1972
Operator:
Registration:
F-OGFE
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Pointe-à-Pitre - Sint Maarten
MSN:
258
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The Twin Otter was approaching Sint Maarten-Princess Juliana Airport by night when it crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea few km offshore. The aircraft was destroyed and all 13 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Sint Maarten

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1972 at 1117 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N103P
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
San Juan - Sint Maarten
MSN:
A-370
YOM:
1947
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the airplane landed hard and bounced several times. It went off runway and came to rest. While both occupants were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-3-228C off Saint Martin

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1971 at 1310 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N1981W
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Christiansted - Sint Maarten
MSN:
2232
YOM:
1940
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5253
Captain / Total hours on type:
131.00
Circumstances:
The crew started the descent to Sint Maarten Island when he declared an emergency as both engines failed simultaneously. The captain elected to ditch the aircraft some 32 km offshore. All three occupants were quickly rescued by coast guards while the airplane sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by a fuel starvation. The cause of the fuel starvation was undetermined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Dornier DO.28A-1 on Saba Island

Date & Time: May 17, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PJ-ADI
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Philipsburg – Juancho E. Yrausquin
MSN:
3044
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon touchdown at Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on Saba Island, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All occupants escaped uninjured while a goat was killed. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control while trying to land in heavy crosswinds.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Saint Marteen

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1967 at 1028 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N213X
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
AF-345
YOM:
1953
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
15000
Captain / Total hours on type:
2765.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured while the airplane owned by Robert von Grimm was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined with certainty.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman CS-2A Tracker in Oranjestad: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
195
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Oranjestad - Oranjestad
MSN:
23
YOM:
1957
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after a morning takeoff from Oranjestad-Princess Beatrix Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck a kiwi tree then crashed near houses. Two crew members were injured while two others were killed. Few hours later, one of the survivor died from his injuries.
Crew:
Lt E. Ijpma, †
G. Folkerts, †
Lt J. J. Mantel, †
K. Kuik.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Sint Maarten

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1964 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N8045H
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4508
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
800
Captain / Total hours on type:
400.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sint Maarten-Princess Juliana Airport, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and completed a belly landing in a grassy area. The airplane slid for several yards and came to rest in flames. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Forced landing off airport on land following a partial loss of power on one engine.
Final Report: