Fatal aircraft accident near central Dominican Republic

7 fatalities • Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight between Dajabón-La Aviación Airfield and San Isidro AFB, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight originating from the Dajabón-La Aviación Airfield, an aircraft was en route to the San Isidro Air Force Base located east of Santo Domingo. While traversing the central region of the island, the plane impacted the slope of a mountain.

The accident resulted in seven fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. The flight was in the midst of its transit between the two airfields when the collision occurred.

Findings

No specific technical findings or investigations into the mechanical state of the aircraft were provided in the available records regarding this impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-12-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside during a flight between Dajabón-La Aviación Airfield and San Isidro AFB, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-12-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-12-30 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Dominican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Dominicana, at Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic.

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