Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 September 1989
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander
Owner/operator: Flamenco Airways
Registration Number: N44DW
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, including wings, fuselage, and tail.The entire aircraft structure, including wings, fuselage, and tail.
Category: Other
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft sustained significant damage due to the intense winds of Hurricane Hugo, resulting in a complete loss of structural integrity.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft sustained significant damage due to the intense winds of Hurricane Hugo, resulting in a complete loss of structural integrity.
Description
Damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Hugo. Winds of 132 mph were registered at Vieques.
Primary Cause
Hurricane Hugo’s extreme winds exceeded the aircraft’s structural limits, causing catastrophic damage.Hurricane Hugo’s extreme winds exceeded the aircraft’s structural limits, causing catastrophic damage.Share on:
