Incident Overview
On March 4, 2017, at approximately 1330 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-235, registration N8969L, was destroyed following a collision with antenna wires and terrain. The accident occurred during an aerial application flight near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. The pilot was fatally injured.
Aircraft and Operations
The aircraft, a Piper PA-25-235, was engaged in agricultural spraying operations at the time of the accident. No further details about the operator or the specific nature of the flight have been provided.
Circumstances
The sequence of events leading to the collision has not been elaborated. The aircraft struck antenna wires and subsequently impacted terrain. The extent of damage resulted in the destruction of the aircraft.
Investigation
The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. The Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA) of the Junta de Aviación Civil is responsible for the inquiry. As of the release of this information, no probable cause has been stated.
Additional Information
This report is based solely on information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic. For further details, the CIAA can be contacted at Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, by phone at (1) 809 689-4167, or via email at [email protected]. The fax number provided is (1) 809 221-8616.