Crash of a Cessna 402B in Fort Lauderdale

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1997 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
N69312
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Andros Town - Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
402B-0430
YOM:
1973
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5017
Captain / Total hours on type:
2175.00
Aircraft flight hours:
7482
Circumstances:
The pilot was on approach for landing when the right main landing gear did not indicate that it was down. The pilot made a go-around and remained in left closed traffic performing emergency gear extension procedures with negative results. The pilot departed closed traffic and proceeded offshore to burn off fuel before attempting an emergency landing. A company airplane was dispatched to verify the landing gear position. The pilot started a straight in approach for landing five miles from the airport. The right engine started surging and quit. The left engine started surging one mile from the runway. He switched fuel tanks. The engine started and quit. He made a forced landing straight ahead and collided with runway approach lights about 1/4 mile from the end of the runway. The pilot stated he ran out of fuel.
Probable cause:
The pilot's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 in the Atlantic Ocean: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 500
Operator:
Iron Bird
Registration:
N3815C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Andros Town – West Palm Beach
MSN:
500-771
YOM:
1959
Location:
Atlantic Ocean
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
623
Captain / Total hours on type:
102.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising flight between Andros Town and West Palm Beach, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the Florida Strait. SAR operations were initiated but no trace of the aircraft nor the pilot was found. The wreckage was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The following findings were reported:
- Thunderstorm activity in the area,
- The pilot reported heavy thunderstorm activity over the ocean.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 off Treasure Cay

Date & Time: May 17, 1979 at 1715 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 500
Operator:
Palm Beach Aviation
Registration:
N3836C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Treasure Cay - Andros Town
MSN:
500-756
YOM:
1959
Location:
Treasure Cay
Central Abaco
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3770
Captain / Total hours on type:
1077.00
Circumstances:
During initial climb at Treasure Cay Airport, one of the engine failed. Unable to maintain a positive rate of climb, the airplane struck trees and lost height. The pilot decided to ditch the airplane into the sea, less than two km northeast of the airfield. The pilot was slightly injured and the airplane was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb and subsequent ditching for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Complete engine failure,
- Hit trees near runway after engine failure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S off Andros Town

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1973 at 0755 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
Operator:
Registration:
N69NP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Nassau - Nassau
MSN:
500-3100
YOM:
1971
Location:
Andros Town
North Andros
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
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 Douglas C-47-DL off Andros Town

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1965 at 1934 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
N150A
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
6178
YOM:
1942
Location:
Andros Town
North Andros
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Haiti to Florida and while cruising along the Andros Island, the crew encountered engine problems and was forced to ditch the aircraft off Andros Town. The airplane came to rest in shallow waters and all seven occupants were evacuated safely.
Probable cause:
Forced landing off airport on water following engine failure/flameout on both engines.
Final Report:
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