Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air off Nassau
Date & Time:
Aug 6, 1982
Registration:
N35PK
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Miami - Great Inagua
MSN:
LC-123
YOM:
1962
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
21.00
Circumstances:
While en route at 9,000 feet msl at night, the right engine reportedly lost power and was feathered. The pilot reported that the left engine had a partial loss of power and the aircraft would not maintain altitude. Communication was maintained with Miami Center until the pilot reported ditching about 40 miles south of Nassau, Bahamas. At 0600, a US Navy vessel rescued the pilot and two passengers. The aircraft was not recovered from the ocean.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power
Phase of operation: cruise - normal
Findings
1. (c) aircraft performance,two or more engines - inoperative
2. (c) reason for occurrence undetermined
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Occurrence #2: forced landing
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
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Occurrence #3: ditching
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
3. (f) light condition - dark night
Phase of operation: cruise - normal
Findings
1. (c) aircraft performance,two or more engines - inoperative
2. (c) reason for occurrence undetermined
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Occurrence #2: forced landing
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
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Occurrence #3: ditching
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
3. (f) light condition - dark night
Final Report:
