Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 September 1989
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A
Owner/operator: Air Caribbean
Registration Number: N1159S
Location: Humacao Airport (HUC) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft’s fuselage and wings.The aircraft’s fuselage and wings.
Category: Other
The aircraft sustained extensive damage due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Hugo. The structural integrity was compromised, rendering it irreparable.The aircraft sustained extensive damage due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Hugo. The structural integrity was compromised, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair by Hurricane Hugo.
Primary Cause
Hurricane Hugo’s powerful winds and storm surge caused significant structural damage to the aircraft.Hurricane Hugo’s powerful winds and storm surge caused significant structural damage to the aircraft.Share on:
