Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 October 1986
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter
Owner/operator: Jamie Munoz
Registration Number: N778L
Location: near San Juan-Isla Grande Airport (SIG) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A 1928 lb (875 kg) aircraft struck a palm tree during takeoff, resulting in a crash between two roads. The incident was likely caused by inadequate preflight planning and preparation, including insufficient weight and balance checks, and potentially pilot in command errors.A 1928 lb (875 kg) aircraft struck a palm tree during takeoff, resulting in a crash between two roads. The incident was likely caused by inadequate preflight planning and preparation, including insufficient weight and balance checks, and potentially pilot in command errors.
Description
Struck a palm tree on takeoff and crashed between 2 roads. Overloaded by 1928 lb (875 kg). PROBABLE CAUSE: preflight planning/preparation..inadequate..pilot in command aircraft weight and balance..exceeded..pilot in command
Primary Cause
Inadequate preflight planning and preparation.Inadequate preflight planning and preparation.Share on:
