Date & Time:
Apr 18, 1978 at 1530 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-4
Operator:
Panavia Cargo Development
Registration:
N88909
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10466
YOM:
1944
Country:
Turks and Caicos Islands
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Bottle Creek Airport, the four engine airplane was too low and struck the ground short of runway threshold. Upon impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane landed on its belly and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured.
Final Report:
N88909.pdf54.03 KB
