Incident Overview
Date: Monday 20 July 1981
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander
Owner/operator: Dorado Wings
Registration Number: N116DW
Location: San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff from runway 10, likely due to pilot in command actions leading to premature lift-off. The incident highlights a potential risk associated with pilot oversight during takeoff procedures.An Islander aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff from runway 10, likely due to pilot in command actions leading to premature lift-off. The incident highlights a potential risk associated with pilot oversight during takeoff procedures.
Description
The Islander stalled and crashed while attempting to take off from runway 10. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – premature lift-off
Primary Cause
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