No fatalities

Cessna 172 Crashes Near Herrera Airport in Dominican Republic (N5111F)

Santo Domingo, PR, US

On March 27, 1986, a Cessna 172F (registration N5111F) operated by Marcos Dominici was involved in an aviation accident near Santo Domingo, PR. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Cessna 172, N5111F, crashed near Herrera Airport in the Dominican Republic on March 27, 1986. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The investigation is ongoing.

Accident Details

On March 27, 1986, at 1120 Atlantic Standard Time (AST), a Cessna 172, registration N5111F, crashed near Herrera Airport in the Dominican Republic. The aircraft was substantially damaged in the accident.

Pilot and Injuries

The pilot, Marcos Dominici (also known as Marcos Dominici Hilario) of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, sustained only minor injuries.

Flight Origin and Plan

The flight originated from Isla Grande Airport near San Juan, Puerto Rico, at approximately 0746 AST on March 27, 1986. The purpose of the flight is unknown. A visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan had been filed but was not activated.

Meteorological Conditions

Visual meteorological conditions (VMC) prevailed at the time of the accident.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is continuing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Mar 1986 Cessna 172F accident near Santo Domingo, PR?

A Cessna 172, N5111F, crashed near Herrera Airport in the Dominican Republic on March 27, 1986. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The investigation is ongoing.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Mar 1986 Cessna 172F accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Mar 1986 involved a Cessna 172F, registration N5111F, operated by Marcos Dominici, at Santo Domingo, PR.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X33138. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.