ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 4067
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| Date: | Tuesday 26 September 1978 |
| Time: | 18:45 |
| Type: |  Beechcraft D18S |
| Owner/operator: | Air Caribbean |
| Registration: | N500L |
| MSN: | A-415 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Barrio Obrero, San Juan -
 Puerto Rico
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | TJBQ |
| TJSJ | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The aircraft, owned by Francisco Cruz, was operating a passenger flight for Air Caribbean between Aguadilla, PR, and San Juan, PR. While within 3 mile final approach for landing, the aircraft was overtaken by an Eastern Airlines L-1011, also on approach for landing. The wake turbulence from the heavy L-1011 caused the aircraft to loose control and crash.
The plane fell on top of a local bar, where several customers, including mechanic Luciano Rivera, resulted injured.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB and case 691 F.2d 15 United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit (No. 81-1446) Argued June 2, 1982. Decided Sept. 28, 1982
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Feb-2008 12:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 24-Jun-2008 06:54 | btg01 | Updated |
| 12-Dec-2012 08:06 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative] |
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