Incident Overview
Date: Friday 13 August 2004
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3C
Owner/operator: Florida Air Cargo
Registration Number: N130D
Location: Punta Gorda-Charlotte County Airport, FL (PGD) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The DC-3 aircraft’s primary structural components, including the fuselage and wings.The DC-3 aircraft’s primary structural components, including the fuselage and wings.
Category: Other
A DC-3 aircraft sustained significant damage during Hurricane Charley’s passage at Punta Gorda, rendering it beyond repair.A DC-3 aircraft sustained significant damage during Hurricane Charley’s passage at Punta Gorda, rendering it beyond repair.
Description
The DC-3 was damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Charley at Punta Gorda.
Primary Cause
Hurricane Charley’s impact caused severe structural damage to the aircraft.Hurricane Charley’s impact caused severe structural damage to the aircraft.Share on:
