This ill-fated 757 crashed into sea after take off from Puerto Plata on February 6, 1996. All 189 people (mostly German tourists) on board lost their lives. After more than two weeks on the ground the pilot's and first officer's instruments indicated different speed and altitude readings, and the crew lost control over the aircraft when it stalled.

This time with Birgenair titles.

With Birgenair tail c/s. Previously N516EA with Eastern Air Lines and thereafter C-GNXN with Nationair. Acquired by Birgenair Jul/93. Leased to International Caribbean Airways (no dates but probably the Winter of 93/94). Leased again to ICA in Dec/94 and this time registered 8P-GUL. Returned to Birgenair Mar/95 as TC-GEN. Operated for ALAS Nacionales from Oct/95 (as TC-GEN). Crashed and w/o in the sea off Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, 6/Feb/96 after experiencing instrument malfunctions (ASI) shortly after take off at night and the crew applying incorrect procedures.

Crashed into sea after take off from Puerto Plata on February 6, 1996. Other regns include C-GNXN, N7079S, TC-GEN and 8P-GUL.