Crash of a Douglas DC-3-201D near Puerto Plata
Date & Time:
Jun 7, 1991 at 1645 LT
Registration:
N102AP
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Samana - Puerto Plata
MSN:
2257
YOM:
1940
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
32
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Puerto Plata-La Union Airport, the right engine failed. Cleared to land on runway 08, the crew initiated a go-around procedure for unclear reasons. While climbing, the left engine lost power and failed so the crew attempted an emergency landing in a field. The aircraft crash landed in a sugar cane field and came to rest. All 35 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.
