5 fatalities

1992-06-07: American Eagle Flight 5456 — United States

United States

On June 7, 1992, an American Eagle Flight 5456 was involved in an aviation accident near United States. 5 people were killed. The investigation identified controlled flight into terrain as a causal factor. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On June 7, 1992, American Eagle Flight 5456, a CASA C-212 on a scheduled commuter flight from San Juan to Mayagüez, crashed into a swamp during heavy rain, killing all five occupants.

Accident

On June 7, 1992, American Eagle Flight 5456, operating as Executive Air Charter Flight 5456, was on a scheduled commuter flight from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Eugenio María de Hostos Airport in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The flight was operated by Executive Airlines, doing business as American Eagle. During the approach to Mayagüez, the aircraft encountered heavy rain and crashed into a swamp short of the runway. All five people on board were killed.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a CASA C-212. No further details about the specific aircraft registration or engines are provided in the source.

Aftermath

The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and subsequent fire. No survivors were found. The crash site was located in a marshy area near the airport. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and local authorities conducted an investigation into the accident. The probable cause of the crash was not stated in the source.

Contributing factors

controlled flight into terrain

Investigation report by Wikidata contributors. Original record: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4743650. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the CC0 (Wikidata).