On January 22, 2000, a Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair (registration HI-528CT) operated by Aerodomca - Aeronaves Dominicanas was involved in an aviation accident near Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a coconut tree during low-altitude flight, causing the right wing to separate. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine aircraft crashed into a tree during a local sightseeing flight in Samaná Bay, resulting in the deaths of all seven people on board.
What happened
During a local sightseeing excursion near Samaná Bay, a single-engine aircraft carrying a pilot and six passengers struck a coconut tree while operating at a low altitude. The impact caused the right wing of the aircraft to be severed from the fuselage, leading to a subsequent crash. The accident resulted in seven fatalities, as all occupants on board were killed.
Findings
At the time of the accident, meteorological conditions were reported as good. The sequence of events indicates that the collision with a tree was the primary factor leading to the structural failure of the aircraft and the subsequent loss of life.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck a coconut tree during low-altitude flight, causing the right wing to separate.