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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-10-DK in Nassau: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 2000 at 1312 LT
Registration:
N54AA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nassau - Freeport
MSN:
12475
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
On July 20, 2000, about 1312 eastern daylight time, a Douglas DC-3, N54AA, registered to Allied Air Freight, Inc., operating as a Title 14 CFR Part 135 cargo charter flight, crashed after takeoff from Nassau International Airport, New Providence Island, Bahamas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed. The airplane was destroyed by post crash fire and the ATP-rated pilot and commercially-rated copilot were fatally injured. The flight originated about 6 minutes before the accident. According to initial reports, after takeoff from runway 14, the pilot advised the tower that he would have to shut down the right engine and return for an emergency landing on runway 14. The airplane was observed to lose altitude and crash about 2 miles from the airport, east of the extended centerline of runway 14.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500B off Nassau: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 12, 1999 at 0859 LT
Registration:
N6138X
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Miami - Nassau
MSN:
500-927-10
YOM:
1960
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1000
Circumstances:
The flight was on approach, and the pilot was in radio contact with approach control. For unknown reasons the pilot performed a 360-degree turn, without permission from the controller, and was then vectored to a different runway. After acknowledging the clearance to the new runway, the controller lost all contact with the flight. None of the radio communications indicated that the pilot was having mechanical or medical problems. A search was initiated by air and a debris field was located. Five yellow life jackets, 1 six man life raft, several unidentified pieces of white and gold airframe were recovered. The pilot and the wreckage were never recovered from the water. At the time of the accident the pilot's license had been suspended by the FAA.
Probable cause:
An in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons, due to the wreckage never being recovered from the water.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Nassau

Date & Time: May 11, 1998 at 1349 LT
Registration:
N17BN
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Charlotte Amalie – Nassau
MSN:
421B-0396
YOM:
1973
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On May 11, 1998, about 1349 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421B, N17BN, registered to Quinn Industries, Inc., operating as a 14 CFR 91 personal flight, crashed into Lake Killarney, New Providence Island, Bahamas, while on approach for landing to Nassau International Airport. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received unknown damage, the pilot suffered serious injuries, and two passengers suffered minor injuries. The flight originated about 26 minutes before the accident. According to initial reports, the flight originated earlier that day from St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, with a stop at Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, for refueling. Upon landing at Governor's Harbour, the pilot was advised no fuel was available and elected to proceed to Nassau for refueling. Some time during the straight-in approach the pilot transmitted he was "low on fuel", and N17BN crashed about 400 yards short of the runway into a swamp.

Crash of a Rockwell Turbo Commander 681 in Nassau

Date & Time: Jun 30, 1995 at 1400 LT
Registration:
N70RF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Miami - Puerto Plata
MSN:
681-6013
YOM:
1970
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Miami to Puerto Plata, while cruising at an altitude of 13,000 feet, the pilot informed ATC about the failure of the left engine and was cleared to divert to Nassau. On final approach to Nassau Airport, the aircraft struck a fence and crashed about 300 metres short of runway threshold. All four occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine in flight for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Nassau

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1989 at 0135 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N824Q
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Santa Ana - Nassau
MSN:
LC-28
YOM:
1960
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed while approaching Nassau Airport by night on a flight from Santa Ana, California. Both occupants were injured.

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Nassau: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1988 at 1025 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N1555T
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Staniel Cay - Nassau
MSN:
414-0270
YOM:
1972
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Nassau Airport. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

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-6 Islander in Nassau: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N851JA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Nassau
MSN:
71
YOM:
1969
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach, the twin engine airplane was too low when it struck trees and crashed in a wooded area short of runway threshold. Seven occupants were injured while a passenger was killed.

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: