Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 September 1990
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-240-23
Owner/operator: Aerochago Airlines
Registration Number: HI-376CT
Location: W off Mayagez, San Juan [Caribbean Sea] –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Cargo doorCargo door
Category: Accident
An aircraft crashed into the Mona Passage near Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic after losing parts from the tail area. Despite a comprehensive search, no wreckage was found, leading to speculation of a structural failure caused by a poorly executed cargo door conversion.An aircraft crashed into the Mona Passage near Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic after losing parts from the tail area. Despite a comprehensive search, no wreckage was found, leading to speculation of a structural failure caused by a poorly executed cargo door conversion.
Description
The airplane crashed into the Mona Passage (Canal de la Mona) between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The pilot of an aircraft in the area reported hearing an emergency radio call and stated that he observed the aircraft descending out of control after losing parts from the tail area. Despite an extensive search operation, nothing was found. It was said to have broken up in midair because of a structural failure as result of a poorly performed cargo door conversion.
Source of Information
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Poorly executed cargo door conversion leading to structural failure.Poorly executed cargo door conversion leading to structural failure.Share on:
