Aircraft disappearance near Oranjestad-Reina Beatrix Airport

2 fatalities • Oranjestad, Dutch Antilles • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft disappeared into the sea shortly after departing from Aruba, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Oranjestad-Reina Beatrix Airport, an aircraft entered a climb phase before disappearing into the ocean. The exact nature of the event remains undetermined as the plane crashed into the sea under unknown circumstances.

Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the wreckage and the occupants. Despite these efforts, the mission was eventually terminated after several days when no evidence of the aircraft or its passengers could be located. The incident resulted in two fatalities, as both members of the crew are presumed lost.

Findings

No specific cause for the crash has been established because no trace of the aircraft or the crew was recovered during the search operations.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or survivors.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1976-09-24 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Oranjestad, Dutch Antilles?

An aircraft disappeared into the sea shortly after departing from Aruba, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1976-09-24 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1976-09-24 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HK-1282, operated by Aerosucre Colombia, at Oranjestad, Dutch Antilles.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident remains undetermined due to the lack of wreckage or survivors.

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