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February 14, 2018 · Cessna A188 B · N2451J
La Vega, DO
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 14, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
La Vega, DO
Aircraft
Cessna A188 B
Tail Number
N2451J
Operator
Aeroserva
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA18WA217
The government of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna A188B airplane that occurred on February 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of the Dominican Republic.
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The government of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna A188B airplane that occurred on February 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of the Dominican Republic.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A188 B
Tail NumberN2451J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeroserva
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0