Accident Overview
On 13 October 2020, at approximately 10:25 a.m. local time, a Cessna A-188B single-engine low-wing aircraft, registration N72091, operated by AEROSERVA, S.R.L., was involved in an accident in the El Mamey section of Villa Tapia, Hermanas Mirabal Province, Dominican Republic (coordinates N19°17'58.3'' W070°20'10.55'').
Flight History
The pilot departed from the Sabana Rey fumigation strip in La Vega Province under visual flight rules (VFR) to conduct agricultural spraying of pesticide on a yucca plantation. The aircraft had been loaded with 140 gallons of the agricultural product. During the second pass over the crop, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot immediately executed the emergency product dump procedure and then maneuvered the aircraft into a controlled descent, impacting the terrain.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot, the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. No other persons were injured. The aircraft suffered substantial damage. No significant damage to third parties was reported.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Cessna A-188B (manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company), a single-engine low-wing airplane. The pilot, born on 29 August 1991, held a Commercial Pilot certificate with ratings for single-engine land, multi-engine land, and instrument. The pilot's last medical examination date and nationality are not specified in the source.
Investigation
The Dominican Aviation Accident Investigation Commission (CIAA) was notified on the day of the accident and conducted an investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13. The final report was issued on 13 May 2024. No probable cause was stated in the source provided.