3 fatalities

Four-Engine Cargo Aircraft Crashes into Caribbean Sea During Night Flight (YV-502C)

Caribbean Sea, WorldFlight

On September 18, 1992, a Douglas C-118 Liftmaster (registration YV-502C) operated by AeroEjecutivos was involved in an aviation accident near Caribbean Sea, World in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine cargo aircraft on a night flight from Willemstad to Miami entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in the Caribbean Sea. Debris and the copilot's body were found 210 km northwest of Curaçao. Poor weather with thunderstorms was present.

Accident Details

A four-engine cargo aircraft operating a night flight from Willemstad-Hato Airport to Miami-Intl Airport experienced an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the Caribbean Sea. The accident occurred while the aircraft was flying in poor weather conditions, with thunderstorm activity and turbulence reported in the area.

Wreckage and Recovery

Following the crash, a small amount of debris was observed floating on the water. The body of the copilot was recovered approximately 210 kilometers northwest of Curaçao Island. No other occupants or additional wreckage have been mentioned in the initial findings.

Flight Information

The flight was a cargo operation originating from Willemstad-Hato Airport, with a destination of Miami-Intl Airport. The exact time of the accident is not specified, but it occurred during nighttime hours. The aircraft was powered by four engines, though no further details about the type or registration have been provided.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating in an area with poor weather, including thunderstorm activity and turbulence. These conditions were present, but their direct role in the accident has not been established by the investigation.

Investigation Status

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Official sources have not yet released a determination of probable cause. No analysis or conclusions beyond the factual circumstances described have been provided.