American Eagle ATR-72-212 plane crash
Key facts
- Airline
- American Eagle
- Aircraft
- ATR-72-212
- Location
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Date
- 9th May, 2004
- People on board
- 26
- Fatality
- 0
Accident account
The 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.
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