Incident Overview
Date: Friday 20 July 1979
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6A
Owner/operator: Kimex Inc
Registration Number: N43865
Location: 1,5 km off Kingston-Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) –
ÿ Jamaica
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (specifically the approach and landing systems).Aircraft control system (specifically the approach and landing systems).
Category: Accident
A DC-6A cargo plane crashed into the sea near Kingston Airport (KIN) in Jamaica, resulting in the loss of cargo containing eggs from Gainesville, Florida.A DC-6A cargo plane crashed into the sea near Kingston Airport (KIN) in Jamaica, resulting in the loss of cargo containing eggs from Gainesville, Florida.
Description
The DC-6A cargo plane crashed into sea in about 10 feet of water while on the second approach to Kingston Airport (KIN), Jamaica. The first approach had to be abandoned when the plane came in too high. The airplane carried a load of eggs from Gainesville, FL (GNV).
Primary Cause
High approach altitude during the second approach, leading to a sudden loss of control and impact with the water.High approach altitude during the second approach, leading to a sudden loss of control and impact with the water.Share on:
