Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560E in Bimini: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 8, 1978 at 2340 LT
Registration:
N6227B
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Miami - Bimini
MSN:
560-641
YOM:
1958
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
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.
- Became lost/disoriented,
- Misjudged altitude,
- Physical impairment.
Final Report:
