ERA18WA223

NTSB accident investigation · Stemme S12 · Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic · August 19, 2018

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
August 19, 2018, 18:58 local (18:58 UTC)
Place
Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic
Injuries
2 fatal
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Aircraft
N612STStemme S12
Defining event
Maneuvering: Unknown or undetermined
NTSB office
Eastern Region Aviation
Lead agency
Other
Case key
98115

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

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.

Aircraft

Registration
N612ST
Reported as
Stemme S12
Category
Glider
Serial number
12-009
Engine
Rotax 914-F2/S1, 115 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
On-Ground
Flight
Personal · Non-U.S., non-commercial
Operator
Tcc Air Services Inc
Registered owner
Tcc Air Services Inc
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Utility
Departed
MDJB · Santo Domingo Norte
Destination
MDJB · Santo Domingo Norte
Airport
MDJB · La Isabela International Airpo

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