Aircraft engine failure and crash near Santo Domingo

1 fatality • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft experienced a dual engine failure during a short flight between two airports in Santo Domingo, resulting in a crash into the sea.

What happened

A flight departing from Santo Domingo-Herrera Airport was en route to Santo Domingo-La Américas Airport when the aircraft encountered a critical emergency. During the short transit between the two airfields, the aircraft experienced a simultaneous failure of both engines. Following the loss of power, the plane went down in the ocean, impacting the water a short distance from the coastline.

The aircraft was occupied by two people: the pilot and one passenger. During the accident, the pilot was killed, while the passenger was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

Findings

The investigation into the crash centered on the total loss of power from both engines during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight led to the crash into the sea.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1990-09-20 Cessna 402 accident near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?

A twin-engine aircraft experienced a dual engine failure during a short flight between two airports in Santo Domingo, resulting in a crash into the sea.

Were there any fatalities in the 1990-09-20 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1990-09-20 involved a Cessna 402, registration N82922, operated by Victoria Air - USA, at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight led to the crash into the sea.

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