26
Mar
Douglas C-49J (DC-3) – N28PR
The no. 1 engine failed on base leg; crashed into lagoon 2 miles short of the runway. PROBABLE CAUSE: "The failure of the flight crew ...
26
Mar
CASA C-212 Aviocar 200 – N432CA
Flight 5452 departed San Juan at 06:20 for a VFR flight to Mayaguez. The flight to Mayaguez was uneventful until the base leg turn to f...
26
Mar
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 – N129AA
After landing at San Juan, the aircraft was parked at the customs area, then was towed to gate 15 and loaded for the next flight. The p...
26
Mar
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander – N589SA
The Islander was overloaded by 600-700 pounds when it departed Vieques. Also, its centre of gravity was up to 5 inches behind the aft l...
26
Mar
Boeing 727-2J1 Adv. – HI-242
AS THE ACFT WAS DEPARTING, THE AIRLINE COMPANY RECEIVED INFO CONCERNING A BOMB THREAT. THE AIRCREW WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE ARP...
26
Mar
Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander – N116DW
The Islander stalled and crashed while attempting to take off from runway 10. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command - premature lift-off
26
Mar
Douglas DC-6BF – N6103C
The undercarriage had to be recycled prior to landing in order to obtain a down and locked indication. The right main gear was still re...
26
Mar
Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander – N862JA
Both engines flamed out due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft was ditched off Vieques. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command - inadequate pr...
26
Mar
Douglas DC-3-201D – N15598
The no. 1 engine failed 12 miles east of San Juan. While securing the engine, a loss of power on the no. 2 engine occurred. The pilot w...