N88909

On April 18, 1978 at 03:30 PM, N88909 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-4, operated by Panavia Cargo Development, with the event recorded near Bottle Creek All Turks and Caicos Islands.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Bottle Creek Airport, the four engine airplane was too low and struck the ground short of runway threshold. Upon impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane landed on its belly and came to rest. All six occupants escaped uninjured.

Aircraft reference details include registration N88909, MSN 10466, year of manufacture 1944.