No fatalities

Runway Excursion at Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (PJ-ADI)

Juancho E. Yrausquin (Saba Island), Dutch AntillesLanding (descent or approach)

On May 17, 1971, a Dornier DO.28A/B (registration PJ-ADI) operated by Windward Island Airways (Winair) was involved in an aviation accident near Juancho E. Yrausquin (Saba Island), Dutch Antilles during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control while trying to land in heavy crosswinds. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane veered off the runway after landing at Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on Saba Island. All occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During a landing at Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport on Saba Island, an airplane lost control upon touchdown. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest outside the paved surface. All occupants were able to escape the aircraft without injury. The incident resulted in the death of a goat. The airplane sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control while attempting to land in heavy crosswinds. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.