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Aircraft Ditched in Bay of Boca Chica After Left Engine Failure (HI-201)

Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Dominican RepublicTakeoff (climb)

On April 25, 1973, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HI-201) operated by Aeromar was involved in an aviation accident near Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Dominican Republic during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the left engine shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

Following a left engine failure during initial climb from Saint-Domingue-Las Américas Airport, the crew ditched the aircraft in the Bay of Boca Chica. All four crew members were rescued.

Incident Overview and Location Details The aircraft departed Saint-Domingue-Las Américas Airport and was in the initial climb phase when the left engine failed. The crew subsequently decided to ditch the airplane in the Bay of Boca Chica, which is located 5 km east of the airfield. The aircraft came to rest a few hundred meters offshore, and all four crew members were quickly rescued. The aircraft was on its way to Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, carrying a load of 6.4 tons of fruits. The official probable cause was determined to be the failure of the left engine shortly after takeoff. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator is provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Apr 1973 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Dominican Republic?

Following a left engine failure during initial climb from Saint-Domingue-Las Américas Airport, the crew ditched the aircraft in the Bay of Boca Chica. All four crew members were rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Apr 1973 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Apr 1973 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HI-201, operated by Aeromar, at Santo Domingo-Las Américas, Dominican Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the left engine shortly after takeoff.

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