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Aircraft Overran Runway During Aborted Takeoff (HI-170)

Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicTakeoff (climb)

On May 7, 1970, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HI-170) operated by Domaire was involved in an aviation accident near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Unknown technical problem necessitated a take-off interruption. 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

An aircraft overran the runway after an aborted takeoff due to an unknown technical problem. The crew was uninjured, but the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll, the flight crew encountered an unexpected situation and decided to abandon the takeoff. An emergency braking procedure was initiated, but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. As a result, the airplane overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest. ## Outcome Both crew members were uninjured in the incident. The aircraft was written off due to the damage sustained during the overrun. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that an unknown technical problem necessitated the take-off interruption.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 May 1970 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?

An aircraft overran the runway after an aborted takeoff due to an unknown technical problem. The crew was uninjured, but the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 May 1970 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 May 1970 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HI-170, operated by Domaire, at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Unknown technical problem necessitated a take-off interruption.

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