Aero Commander 500-B accident near Roseau, Do, May 31, 2002
On May 31, 2002 at about 4:15 pm local time, a Aero Commander 500-B, registered N78336, was destroyed in an accident near Roseau. It was flown under charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135). 2 people were killed. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 31, 2002 · about 4:15 pm local time
- Place
- Roseau, Dominican Republic · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Aero Commander 500-B · all 500-Bs on the register
- Registration
- N78336 · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · charter and air-taxi rules (Part 135)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Bevins Air Services Inc.
The flight
- Departed from: TDPD Melville Hall at 3:40 pm
- Destination: STT St. Thomas
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 090° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: scat at 1,600 ft
- Temperature: 84°F (29°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 30.02 inHg
- Observation at 1:00 pm from TDPD
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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