Oranjestad - Oranjestad
Flight / Schedule
Oranjestad - Oranjestad
Aircraft
Grumman S-2 TrackerRegistration
195
MSN
23
Year of Manufacture
1957
Date
August 26, 1966 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Oranjestad Dutch Antilles
Region
Central America • Dutch Antilles
Narrative Report
On August 26, 1966 at 12:00 AM, Oranjestad - Oranjestad experienced a crash involving Grumman S-2 Tracker, operated by Royal Netherlands Navy - Marineluchtvaartdienst, with the event recorded near Oranjestad Dutch Antilles.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 75.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after a morning takeoff from Oranjestad-Princess Beatrix Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck a kiwi tree then crashed near houses. Two crew members were injured while two others were killed. Few hours later, one of the survivor died from his injuries. Crew: Lt E. Ijpma, † G. Folkerts, † Lt J. J. Mantel, † K. Kuik.
Aircraft reference details include registration 195, MSN 23, year of manufacture 1957.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after a morning takeoff from Oranjestad-Princess Beatrix Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck a kiwi tree then crashed near houses. Two crew members were injured while two others were killed. Few hours later, one of the survivor died from his injuries. Crew: Lt E. Ijpma, † G. Folkerts, † Lt J. J. Mantel, † K. Kuik.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
75.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Oranjestad - Oranjestad
Flight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Dutch Antilles
Aircraft Details
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