Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 30 August 1979
Aircraft Type: IRMA/Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander
Owner/operator: Air Martinique
Registration Number: F-OGGL
Location: Fort de France-Lamentin Airport (FDF) –
ÿ Martinique
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Wings and tailWings and tail
Category: Other
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft was written off following Hurricane David on August 30, 1979, due to significant damage to the wings and tail.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft was written off following Hurricane David on August 30, 1979, due to significant damage to the wings and tail.
Description
Written off. Probably damaged beyond repair by Hurricane David on August 30, 1979.
Primary Cause
Hurricane David caused severe structural damage to the aircraft, resulting in a complete loss of functionality.Hurricane David caused severe structural damage to the aircraft, resulting in a complete loss of functionality.Share on:
