Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air off Nassau

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N35PK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Miami - Great Inagua
MSN:
LC-123
YOM:
1962
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2240
Captain / Total hours on type:
21.00
Circumstances:
While en route at 9,000 feet msl at night, the right engine reportedly lost power and was feathered. The pilot reported that the left engine had a partial loss of power and the aircraft would not maintain altitude. Communication was maintained with Miami Center until the pilot reported ditching about 40 miles south of Nassau, Bahamas. At 0600, a US Navy vessel rescued the pilot and two passengers. The aircraft was not recovered from the ocean.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power
Phase of operation: cruise - normal
Findings
1. (c) aircraft performance,two or more engines - inoperative
2. (c) reason for occurrence undetermined
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Occurrence #2: forced landing
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
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Occurrence #3: ditching
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
3. (f) light condition - dark night
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-7 off Ship Channel Cay

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1981 at 1519 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N28377
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cape Eleuthera - Nassau
MSN:
141
YOM:
1970
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
7429
Captain / Total hours on type:
2420.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude from Cape Eleuthera to Nassau, both engines failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and eventually ditched the airplane off Ship Channel Cay, Exuma. The pilot was rescued while the airplane sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in normal cruise due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Fuel quantity gauge, erratic,
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- Forced landing off airport in water.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S off Nassau

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1978 at 2230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N948Q
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Barranquilla - Great Inagua - Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
BA-597
YOM:
1961
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5100
Captain / Total hours on type:
46.00
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was completing a flight from Barranquilla to Fort Lauderdale with an intermediate stop on Great Inagua Island. While cruising off the Bahamas coast by night, the pilot declared an emergency after an engine failure and attempted to divert to the nearest airport. Eventually, he was forced to ditch the airplane few miles offshore. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- Forced landing off airport on water,
- Ditched in international waters, not recovered.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 off Nassau: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 3, 1978
Registration:
N343P
Survivors:
No
MSN:
560-772
YOM:
1959
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On final approach to Nassau Airport, while on a flight from Florida, the twin engine airplane lost height and crashed in flames in the Nassau harbor. The aircraft was destroyed as well as several boats. All five occupants were killed. There were no other injuries.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled collision with water during a low pass.
Final Report:

Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin IIIA in Nassau: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1977 at 1923 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N5329M
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Farmingdale - Nassau
MSN:
T-243
YOM:
1974
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1200
Captain / Total hours on type:
600.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Nassau Airport, the pilot decided to make a go-around when the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees on final approach.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46 Commando in Nassau

Date & Time: May 20, 1976
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
An engine failure in flight forced the crew to divert to Nassau Airport for an emergency landing. Upon touchdown, the undercarriage collapsed and the airplane came to rest. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S off Andros Town

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1973 at 0755 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N69NP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Nassau - Nassau
MSN:
500-3100
YOM:
1971
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2040
Captain / Total hours on type:
80.00
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Nassau on a local test flight. En route, while cruising at an altitude of 5,000 feet, he simulated the failure of both engines with fuel boost on. He descended to 2,500 feet and as he was unable to restart both engines, he decided to ditch the aircraft into the sea. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Forced landing off airport on water following a complete failure of both engines. The following factors were reported:
- The pilot exercised poor judgment,
- The pilot failed to follow the approved procedures,
- The pilot failed to use miscellaneous equipment,
- Engine loaded up.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680E off The Bahamas: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1972 at 1812 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N4900
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bimini - Nassau
MSN:
680-710-22
YOM:
1959
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
5709
Captain / Total hours on type:
73.00
Circumstances:
On a flight from Bimini to Nassau, while cruising in very bad weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the sea. The wreckage and both dead bodies were found 13 days later few km offshore. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with thunderstorm activity and turbulences.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent and crash in water after the pilot-in-command continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions. The following factors were reported:
- Spatial disorientation,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorm activity,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Thunderstorm activity and rain falls,
- Zero visibility.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando off Nassau: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1969 at 1250 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N3914
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
22445
YOM:
1945
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nassau Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea some 3 km offshore. Few debris were found floating on water and both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Fire or explosion in flight for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune off Nassau: 10 killed

Date & Time: May 7, 1954
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
128421
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nassau - Nassau
Country:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nassau-Oaks Field, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. All ten crew members were killed. They were engaged in a maritime patrol flight out from Nassau.