Synopsis
The Dominican Republic's Accident Investigation Commission (CIAA) was notified on 7 May 2024 of an accident involving Cessna 150F registration HI-905 at the Fumca airstrip in Boca de Mao, La Esperanza, Valverde province. Investigators traveled to the site the same day. A multi‑disciplinary investigation team was formed to evaluate operational, human performance, airworthiness, meteorological, and terrain aspects. This provisional declaration is issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and the Accident Investigation Manual (Doc.9756).
Flight History
The aircraft was operating under private operations on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight from Cibao International Airport (MDST) to the Fumca airstrip. It carried two occupants, a pilot and a passenger. During the second landing on the dirt runway, the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft continued for approximately 150 meters along the runway, then veered left toward unprepared terrain. As speed decreased, increased friction from the collapsed landing gear caused the aircraft to nose over, coming to rest inverted on the runway.
Injuries
Both the crew member and the passenger were uninjured.
Aircraft Damage
The Cessna 150F sustained substantial damage.
Other Damage
No significant third‑party damage was reported at the time of this declaration.
Next Steps
The CIAA will continue its investigation and publish a final report.