Douglas DC-3 crash, Oct 2, 1971, Sint Maarten Dutch Antilles
Douglas DC-3 accident on October 2, 1971 near Sint Maarten Dutch Antilles, Dutch Antilles with no fatalities.
- Date: October 2, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Sint Maarten Dutch Antilles, Dutch Antilles
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Douglas DC3 operated by Island Gem Enterprises lost both engines during the descent toward Sint Maarten. The captain ditched about 32 km offshore, and all three occupants were rescued by coast guard boats. The aircraft sank.