2 fatalities

2012-09-27: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (N711WX) — Premier Aviation — Constanza, Dominican Republic

Constanza, Dominican RepublicTakeoff (climb)

On September 27, 2012, a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain (registration N711WX) operated by Premier Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Constanza, Dominican Republic during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Constanza-14 de Junio Airport, killing both occupants. The burnt wreckage was found near Tireo village. Authorities believe the flight was illegal and found 11 of cocaine at the scene.

Incident

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area shortly after taking off from Constanza-14 de Junio Airport. The aircraft was en route to Las Américas Airport in Santo Domingo. Witnesses reported that the aircraft went out of control before impacting the ground and bursting into flames. The wreckage was discovered near the village of Tireo, approximately 3 kilometers northeast of the airport.

Aftermath

The aircraft was destroyed in the crash and subsequent fire. Both occupants were killed. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the intensity of the fire prevented immediate rescue. The remains of the aircraft and the victims were recovered.

Investigation

The exact circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear. Investigators noted that the flight is believed to have been illegal. During the examination of the wreckage, authorities recovered a load of 11 of cocaine. The presence of the narcotics has prompted further investigation into the nature of the flight. No other details about the aircraft's operator, registration, or the identities of the occupants have been disclosed.