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Santiago

Crash of a Douglas C-47D near Santiago de Los Caballeros: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 25, 1991
Registration:
FAD-3406
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Santiago de Los Caballeros - Santo Domingo
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 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress in Santiago de los Caballeros

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1964 at 1705 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N5225V
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
77138
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
576.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Santiago de los Caballeros-Cibao Airport, the captain decided to abandon the departure for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest into a ditch. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was written off. The reason that forced the crew to abandon the takeoff procedure remains unclear.
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