2 fatalities

Fatal Aircraft Crash in Hilly Terrain Near El Chiquero (VP-TAA)

El Chiquero, Trinidad and TobagoFlight

On June 3, 1934, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration VP-TAA) operated by Private Trinidad & Tobago was involved in an aviation accident near El Chiquero, Trinidad and Tobago in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft crashed into hilly terrain near El Chiquero on the Northern Range, resulting in the deaths of both occupants.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in the area of El Chiquero, located within the Northern Range. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash is not detailed in the available records. The aircraft impacted hilly terrain, and the impact was severe enough to cause immediate structural failure or fire that precluded survival.

Both individuals on board were killed in the incident. There were no survivors reported from this event. The location is characterized by rugged topography, which likely contributed to the difficulty of rescue operations and the severity of the crash site conditions.