Bimini

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Survivors:

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Schedule:

Miami - Bimini

MSN:

560-641

YOM:

1958

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Rockwell Grand Commander 680

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

220

Captain / Total hours on type:

20.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Bimini Airport by night, the pilot became disoriented and lost control of the airplane that crashed few km from the airfield. All six occupants were killed. The aircraft was under suspicion of narcotics contraband.

Probable cause:

Collision with ground after the pilot attempted operation beyond experience and ability level. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Became lost/disoriented,
- Misjudged altitude,
- Physical impairment.

Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1972 at 1812 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N4900

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Schedule:

Bimini - Nassau

MSN:

680-710-22

YOM:

1959

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Total fatalities:

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 Chase C-122C Avitruc off Bimini: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1967 at 0937 LT

Type of aircraft:

Chase YC-122 Avitruc

Operator:

Bush Aviation

Registration:

N122E

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Fort Lauderdale - Bimini

MSN:

CY-879

YOM:

1954

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North American B-25 Mitchell

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Captain / Total flying hours:

4042

Circumstances:

The crew was completing a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, carrying various equipment for a movie. While approaching Bimini Island, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later asa no trace of the aircraft nor the four crew members was found. Some debris were eventually spotted few days later floating on water northwest of Bimini Island.

Probable cause:

Due to lack of evidence, the cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell off The Bahamas: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Kimex

Registration:

N92877

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Rockwell Grand Commander 680

Schedule:

Miami – Bimini – Matthew Town – Oranjestad

MSN:

82-5228

YOM:

1941

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4000

Captain / Total hours on type:

1500.00

Circumstances:

The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Miami to Oranjestad (Aruba) with intermediate stops in Bimini and Matthew Town (Great Inagua Island), carrying two pilots and a load of frozen chickens, eggs and plane parts. Few minutes after takeoff from Bimini Airport, while in cruising altitude, the crew informed ATC about his position vertical to Andros Island when contact was lost shortly later. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.

Probable cause:

Due to lack of evidences, investigations were unable to determine the cause of the accident.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 off Bimini

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1965 at 1045 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N84T

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Survivors:

Yes

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6500

Captain / Total hours on type:

80.00

Circumstances:

While approaching an airport in the region of Bimini, one of the engine failed. As the airplane became unstable, the pilot decided to reduce his altitude and ditched the aircraft off shore. The airplane sank rapidly and was lost while the pilot was rescued. The aircraft was not recovered.

Probable cause:

Failure of one engine in flight for undetermined reason.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S off Bimini

Date & Time: May 19, 1964 at 1153 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C18S

Operator:

Registration:

N8015H

Flight Phase:

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Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

8137

YOM:

1945

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