2 aircraft accidents in Puerto Rico since 2000

The Convair CV-340 cargo plane operated by Jet One Express took off from San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a cargo flight to Sint Maarten, Dutch Antilles. Two crewmembers were onboard. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, close to its departure airport. Both crewmembers were killed in the accident. The vintage cargo plane was loaded with 2500 pounds (1.1 tons) of bread. Shortly after takeoff, the crew declared emergency and reported engines trouble. They requested an immediate return. The aircraft was cleared to land. According to witnesses saw the plane was trailing smoke. It did not reach the airport, and impacted lagoon La Torrecilla just East of the aerodrome, killing both crewmembers. The wreckage sank in the lagoon at a depth about 30-50 feet (10-15 meters). The plane, manufactured in 1953, would make about 15 trips a week to deliver bread to several Caribbean islands.

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.