Narrative:
The Islander stalled and crashed while attempting to take off from runway 10.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - premature lift-off
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| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 20 July 1981 |
| Time: | 22:07 |
| Type: |  Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander |
| Operator: | Dorado Wings |
| Registration: | N116DW |
| MSN: | 202 |
| First flight: | 1971 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU) ( Puerto Rico)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU/TJSJ), Puerto Rico |
| Dorado Beach Airport (DDP), Puerto Rico |
The Islander stalled and crashed while attempting to take off from runway 10.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - premature lift-off
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» BAAA-ACRO» NTSB
» World Directory of Airliner Crashes
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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 San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport to Dorado Beach Airport as the crow flies is 30 km (18 miles).
Distance from San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport to Dorado Beach Airport as the crow flies is 30 km (18 miles).
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