On December 25, 1991, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration FAD-3406) operated by Dominican Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Dominicana was involved in an aviation accident near Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck high-voltage power lines during a low-altitude climb shortly after takeoff. 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.
A fatal aviation accident occurred near Santiago de Los Caballeros-Cibao Airport when an aircraft struck power lines during its initial climb.
What happened
During the early stages of flight following departure from Santiago de Los Caballeros-Cibao Airport, an aircraft encountered a catastrophic event while maintaining a low altitude. As the plane ascended, it made contact with high-voltage power cables located near the departure path. This impact caused the aircraft to lose control and subsequently crash into a nearby forested region.
Findings
The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots on board were killed in the crash.
The primary factor in the accident was the impact with high power cables during the initial climb phase.
Probable cause
The aircraft struck high-voltage power lines during a low-altitude climb shortly after takeoff.
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