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Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560F in Moss Town

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1977 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
International Air Freight
Registration:
N6217X
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Acklins Island - Moss Town
MSN:
560-1051-18
YOM:
1961
Location:
Moss Town
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Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2800
Captain / Total hours on type:
30.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Moss Town, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed in flames short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach. Undershoot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Martin PBM-3S Mariner Flying Boat off George Town: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1944 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Martin PBM Mariner
Operator:
Registration:
01697
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
3255
Location:
George Town
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Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a convoy flight to the US. While taking off from the George Town harbor, the captain spotted another aircraft on his path and decided to make a turn to avoid any collision. Doing this, the seaplane hit a buoy and sunk quickly. All six crew members were killed.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Stocking Island

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
7247
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
402
YOM:
1941
Location:
Stocking Island
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Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The plot circled and dragged the landing area. The approach was begun on instruments and due to darkness, no flare path was laid out or had been requested and no lights to aid landing were illuminated. After the seaplane impacted the water surface, it water looped and came to rest in 8-feet of water. All eight crew members were rescued. The airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Ens R. J. Finnie, pilot,
Ens J. W. Orzel,
Ens B. S. Stevens,
Nap W. E. Edwards,
Amm3c H. M. Lovin,
Sea2c E. L. Bilbrey,
Rm2c B. R. McKinnies,
Sea2c P. F. Malone.


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