On June 7, 1991, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N102AP) operated by Victoria Air - USA was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for unknown reasons. 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.
While approaching Puerto Plata-La Union Airport, the right engine failed. After a go-around, the left engine also failed, forcing an emergency landing in a field. All 35 occupants evacuated safely.
Incident
While on approach to Puerto Plata-La Union Airport, the right engine of the aircraft failed. The crew had been cleared to land on runway 08. However, for reasons that are not specified in the report, the crew initiated a go-around procedure. As the aircraft began to climb, the left engine also lost power and failed. With the loss of power from the right and left engines, the crew attempted an emergency landing in a field.
Emergency Landing and Evacuation
The aircraft crash landed in a sugar cane field and came to rest. All 35 occupants on board evacuated the aircraft safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair as a result of the crash landing.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was engine failure for unknown reasons.