HI-422
Flight / Schedule
HI-422
Aircraft
Lockheed L-749 ConstellationRegistration
HI-422
MSN
2667
Year of Manufacture
1951
Operator
Aerochago AirlinesDate
December 31, 1988 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Santo Domingo-Las Américas Santo Domingo
Region
Central America • Dominican Republic
Coordinates
18.4655°, -69.8068°
Narrative Report
On December 31, 1988 at 12:00 AM, HI-422 experienced a crash involving Lockheed L-749 Constellation, operated by Aerochago Airlines, with the event recorded near Santo Domingo-Las Américas Santo Domingo.
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.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Was damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Santo Domingo-Las Américas Airport. There were no casualties. The accident occurred in 1988, exact date unknown.
Aircraft reference details include registration HI-422, MSN 2667, year of manufacture 1951.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 18.4655°, -69.8068°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Was damaged beyond repair following a hard landing at Santo Domingo-Las Américas Airport. There were no casualties. The accident occurred in 1988, exact date unknown.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Aerochago AirlinesFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Central America • Dominican Republic
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