Aguadilla - Aguadilla
Flight / Schedule
Aguadilla - Aguadilla
Aircraft
Cessna 402Registration
N4167G
MSN
402B-1214
Year of Manufacture
1976
Operator
W. J. Medical ConsultingDate
July 11, 2024 at 09:24 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region
Central America • Puerto Rico
Coordinates
18.2248°, -66.4858°
Narrative Report
On July 11, 2024 at 09:24 AM, Aguadilla - Aguadilla experienced a crash involving Cessna 402, operated by W. J. Medical Consulting, with the event recorded near Central America, Puerto Rico.
The flight was categorized as test and the reported phase was takeoff (climb).
1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Aircraft reference details include registration N4167G, MSN 402B-1214, year of manufacture 1976.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 18.2248°, -66.4858°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 1
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Aguadilla - Aguadilla
Operator
W. J. Medical ConsultingFlight Type
Test
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Region / Country
Central America • Puerto Rico
Aircraft Details
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