Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 September 1989
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander
Owner/operator: Vieques Air Link
Registration Number: N39MN
Location: Vieques Airport (VQS) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The entire aircraft structure, specifically the wings and fuselage.The entire aircraft structure, specifically the wings and fuselage.
Category: Other
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft sustained significant damage due to the intense winds experienced at Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Hurricane Hugo. The winds exceeded 132 mph, resulting in catastrophic structural failure.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft sustained significant damage due to the intense winds experienced at Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Hurricane Hugo. The winds exceeded 132 mph, resulting in catastrophic structural failure.
Description
Damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Hugo. Winds of 132 mph were registered at Vieques.
Primary Cause
Extreme wind conditions caused by Hurricane Hugo.Extreme wind conditions caused by Hurricane Hugo.Share on:
