Aircraft crash at Cockburn Harbour Airport

No fatalities • Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to runway 29 at Cockburn Harbour Airport, resulting in a post-impact fire but no fatalities.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward runway 29 at Cockburn Harbour Airport, an aircraft made contact with the ground. The impact caused the four engines to strike the terrain, which subsequently triggered a fire involving the wreckage.

Despite the intensity of the flames following the crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board. The incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest at the site of the impact.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the underlying reason for the impact were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-01-31 Douglas DC-4 accident near Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands?

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to runway 29 at Cockburn Harbour Airport, resulting in a post-impact fire but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-01-31 Douglas DC-4 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1985-01-31 involved a Douglas DC-4, registration N88939, operated by BIF Air, at Cockburn Harbour, Turks and Caicos Islands.

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