Narrative:
The no. 4 engine failed after takeoff. The no. 2 engine also failed a little later. The pilot then elected to ditch the aircraft 140 m offshore.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Failure of the #4 engine for an undetermined reasons(s), and the inability of the airplane to remain airborne due to the overgross weight takeoff performed by the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the questionable airworthiness of the airplane and engines due to the lack of records, and the failure of the federal aviation administration to adequately survey the operator."
» ICAO Summary 5/94 (#74)
» NTSB
» Scramble 162
» Scramble 163
accident date: 06-11-1992
type: Douglas DC-7CF
registration: HI-61PCA
accident date: 06-11-1992
type: Douglas DC-7CF
registration: N3775U
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Friday 6 November 1992 |
| Time: | 02:25 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-7CF |
| Operator: | Aerochago Airlines |
| Registration: | HI-619SP |
| MSN: | 45158/744 |
| First flight: | 1956 |
| Engines: | 4 Wright R-3350-93 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | near Dania Beach, FL ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL (FLL/KFLL), United States of America |
| Santo Domingo-Las Américas International Airport (SDQ/MDSD), Dominican Republic |
The no. 4 engine failed after takeoff. The no. 2 engine also failed a little later. The pilot then elected to ditch the aircraft 140 m offshore.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Failure of the #4 engine for an undetermined reasons(s), and the inability of the airplane to remain airborne due to the overgross weight takeoff performed by the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the questionable airworthiness of the airplane and engines due to the lack of records, and the failure of the federal aviation administration to adequately survey the operator."
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Ditching
Sources:
» Aviation Week & Space Technology 16.11.92 (15)» ICAO Summary 5/94 (#74)
» NTSB
» Scramble 162
» Scramble 163
Photos
accident date: 06-11-1992
type: Douglas DC-7CF
registration: HI-61PCA
accident date: 06-11-1992
type: Douglas DC-7CF
registration: N3775U
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL to Santo Domingo-Las Américas International Airport as the crow flies is 1364 km (852 miles).
Distance from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, FL to Santo Domingo-Las Américas International Airport as the crow flies is 1364 km (852 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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