Incident Overview
Date: Friday 31 August 1979
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-049-46-26 Constellation
Owner/operator: Aerovias Quisqueyana
Registration Number: HI-260
Location: Santo Domingo-Las Amricas International Airport (SDQ) –
ÿ Dominican Republic
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)
Category: Other
Hurricane David caused significant damage to the aircraft, rendering it beyond repair.Hurricane David caused significant damage to the aircraft, rendering it beyond repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair by Hurricane David.
Primary Cause
Hurricane David’s high winds and storm surge exceeded the aircraft’s structural capacity, leading to catastrophic damage.Hurricane David’s high winds and storm surge exceeded the aircraft’s structural capacity, leading to catastrophic damage.Share on:
