On May 10, 1994, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration N8021Q) operated by Oscar A. Romaguera was involved in an aviation accident near Moca, Dominican Republic in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine for unknown reasons. It was reported that the right engine was shut down and its propeller feathered at impact. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Moca, Dominican Republic, after the pilot reported right engine problems and was cleared to return. All four occupants were killed.
Accident Details
Approximately fifteen minutes after takeoff from Puerto Plata-Gregorio Luperón Airport, the pilot informed air traffic control about technical problems with the right engine and was cleared to return to the airport. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft lost speed and altitude, then crashed in a wooded area located near Moca. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be failure of the right engine for unknown reasons. It was reported that the right engine had been shut down and its propeller feathered at the time of impact.
What happened in the 10 May 1994 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Moca, Dominican Republic?
An aircraft crashed in a wooded area near Moca, Dominican Republic, after the pilot reported right engine problems and was cleared to return. All four occupants were killed.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 1994 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 May 1994 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration N8021Q, operated by Oscar A. Romaguera, at Moca, Dominican Republic.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Failure of the right engine for unknown reasons. It was reported that the right engine was shut down and its propeller feathered at impact.
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