Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Dangriga: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1984
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Dangriga Airport, while climbing, the twin engine airplane suffered an engine failure, lost height and crashed in a huge explosion. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was en route to Florida on a contraband flight, carrying a load of marijuana.
Probable cause:
Engine failure, possibly because the plane was overloaded.