Aircraft ditching following takeoff from San Juan-Isla Verde Airport

No fatalities • San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín (Isla Verde), Puerto Rico • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft ditched into the ocean shortly after departing San Juan-Isla Verde Airport, resulting in no fatalities but the loss of the plane.

What happened

Following a departure from San Juan-Isla Verde Airport, the crew of the aircraft performed an intentional ditching in the sea. The incident occurred during the early stages of flight, shortly after the aircraft had left the runway. While both occupants were successfully rescued from the water, the aircraft was subsequently lost.

Findings

Official investigations into the event determined that there was no mechanical necessity for an emergency landing, as the aircraft remained fully capable of maintaining normal flight operations. The investigation concluded that the crew intentionally ditched the aircraft for reasons that remain unidentified.

Probable cause

The crew performed an intentional ditching despite the aircraft being in a condition to continue its flight normally.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1970-06-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín (Isla Verde), Puerto Rico?

An aircraft ditched into the ocean shortly after departing San Juan-Isla Verde Airport, resulting in no fatalities but the loss of the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1970-06-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1970-06-13 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration N1549V, operated by Conner Air Lines, at San Juan-Luis Muñoz Marín (Isla Verde), Puerto Rico.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew performed an intentional ditching despite the aircraft being in a condition to continue its flight normally.

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