Cessna A188B accident near Dajabon, Do, May 22, 2013
On May 22, 2013 at about 7:45 am local time, a Cessna A188B, registered HI912, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Dajabon. It was an aerial application (crop spraying) flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 22, 2013 · about 7:45 am local time
- Place
- Dajabon, Dominican Republic
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna A188B · all A188Bs on the register
- Registration
- HI912 · no longer on the register · serial 188-01538T
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Aerial application (crop spraying) flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 22, 2013, about 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188B, Dominican Republic registration HI 912, operated by Agriasa, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following loss of engine power near La Cangrejeria, Dajabon, Dominican Republic. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Piloto, Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Dominican Republic. Further information may be obtained from: Enmanuel M. Souffront T. Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Junta de Aviación Civil Calle José Joaquín Pérez no. 104, Gazcue Santo Domingo República Dominicana This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Government of the Dominican Republic.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Valverde Mao
- Destination: Valverde Mao
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- 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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