Fatal aircraft accident during delivery flight to Puerto Rico

5 fatalities • Ramey AFB (Aguadilla), Puerto Rico • Landing (descent or approach)

A delivery flight traveling from Miami to Brazil crashed near Ramey Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A flight operating as a delivery mission from Miami toward Brazil met with a fatal accident during its approach to Aguadilla. While maneuvering for landing at Ramey Air Force Base, the aircraft type struck elevated terrain located several kilometers before reaching the runway threshold. The impact occurred while the plane was at an insufficient altitude.

All five fatalities were recorded following the collision. There were no survivors among the crew members on board during the event.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicate that the primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was flying too low during its final approach to the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a hillside because it was operating at an insufficient altitude during the approach phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-05-03 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Ramey AFB (Aguadilla), Puerto Rico?

A delivery flight traveling from Miami to Brazil crashed near Ramey Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-05-03 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-05-03 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration PP-NMD, operated by Navegação Aérea Brasileira - NAB, at Ramey AFB (Aguadilla), Puerto Rico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a hillside because it was operating at an insufficient altitude during the approach phase.

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