Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 September 1975
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander
Owner/operator: Dorado Wings
Registration Number: N122DW
Location: San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An Islander aircraft experienced visibility issues due to rain while taxiing. A ground vehicle crossed the taxiway, resulting in a collision with the aircraft.An Islander aircraft experienced visibility issues due to rain while taxiing. A ground vehicle crossed the taxiway, resulting in a collision with the aircraft.
Description
Visibility was poor due to rain as the Islander taxied for takeoff. A ground vehicle crossed the active taxiway and collided with the aircraft. PROBABLE CAUSE: personnel – miscellaneous-personnel: driver of vehicle FACTORS: pilot in command – failed to see and avoid objects or obstructions weather – rain
Primary Cause
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