Cessna 501 accident near Las Americas, Do, August 19, 2008
On August 19, 2008, a Cessna 501, registered N223LC, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (climb to cruise) near Las Americas (Las Americas airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was killed.
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
- August 19, 2008
- Place
- Las Americas, Dominican Republic · Las Americas · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 501 · all 501s on the register
- Registration
- N223LC · no longer on the register · serial 501-0055
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute (climb to cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection
- Seats: 8
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Corus Hardware CORP
The flight
- Departed from: MDSD Las Americas
- Destination: PR
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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