Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 21 September 2008
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan
Owner/operator: Unknown
Location: near Pedernales –
ÿ Dominican Republic
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Cessna 208 Caravan aircraftCessna 208 Caravan aircraft
Category: Accident
A Cessna 208 Caravan crashed, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants due to impact with a tree and cliff near Pedernales, Dominican Republic. The aircraft was carrying a cargo of cocaine.A Cessna 208 Caravan crashed, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants due to impact with a tree and cliff near Pedernales, Dominican Republic. The aircraft was carrying a cargo of cocaine.
Description
A Cessna 208 Caravan was destroyed when it crashed impacted a tree and a cliff on the coast near Pedernales, Dominican Republic. The aircraft carried a cargo of cocaine. All four occupants were killed in the accident.
Source of Information
http://www.diariolibre.com/noticias/procuradura-identifica-colombianos-de-avin-BODL171198http://www.diariolibre.com/noticias/procuradura-identifica-colombianos-de-avin-BODL171198Primary Cause
Possible impact with a tree and cliff, resulting in catastrophic structural failure and loss of control.Possible impact with a tree and cliff, resulting in catastrophic structural failure and loss of control.Share on:
