N28PRDOUGLAS DC-3 1989-03-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

DOUGLAS DC-3 S/N: 6323

Summary

On March 01, 1989, a Douglas DC-3 (N28PR) was involved in an accident near Isla Verde, PR. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT CREW TO FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER AND TRIM THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE LEFT ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89FA096. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N28PR.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 1, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89FA096
Location
ISLA VERDE, PR
Event ID
20001213X27932
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE FLIGHT CREW TO FEATHER THE LEFT PROPELLER AND TRIM THE AIRCRAFT AFTER THE LEFT ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DOUGLAS
Serial Number
6323
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1943
Model / ICAO
DC-3 DC3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DEL CARIBBEAN CORPORATION
Address
PO BOX 656
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN JUAN
State / Zip Code
PR 00936
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA89FA096