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American Eagle - ATR-72-212
San Juan, Puerto Rico
9th May, 2004

San Juan, Puerto RicoThe aircraft, on a scheduled passenger flight from the Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) to San Juan (Puerto Rico), crashed while landing. The turboprop reportedly suffered a tire explosion upon landing, veered off the right side of the runway, and came to rest near a wooded area adjacent to the airport. At least 13 passengers and crew suffered serious injuries.