Stemme S12 accident near Santo Domingo Norte, Do, August 19, 2018
On August 19, 2018 at about 6:58 pm local time, a Stemme S12 (glider), registered N612ST, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Santo Domingo Norte (La Isabela International Airpo airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were 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, 2018 · about 6:58 pm local time
- Place
- Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic · La Isabela International Airpo · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Stemme S12
- Registration
- N612ST · no longer on the register · serial 12-009
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a STEMME S12 glider that occurred on August 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of 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
- Unknown or undetermined during maneuvering defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rotax 914-F2/S1 (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
- Operator: Tcc Air Services Inc
The flight
- Departed from: MDJB Santo Domingo Norte
- Destination: MDJB Santo Domingo Norte
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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