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Crash of a Douglas DC-6A off Alice Town: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
N844TA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Alice Town - Miami
MSN:
44421
YOM:
1954
Location:
Alice Town
Bimini
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Alice Town, Bimini, the four engine airplane lost height and crashed into the sea. All four occupants were killed. It is believed that the crew was engaged in a drug smuggling flight.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined but an engine failure was suspected.

Crash of a Rockwell Turbo Commander 680W II off South Bimini

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681
Operator:
American Aviation Group Services
Registration:
N93RA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
680-1722-2
YOM:
1968
Location:
South Bimini
Bimini
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off South Bimini Airport. Occupant fate unknown.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560E in Bimini: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1978 at 2340 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Christian Demaria
Registration:
N6227B
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Miami - Bimini
MSN:
560-641
YOM:
1958
Location:
Bimini
Bimini
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
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 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
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Bimini
MSN:
CY-879
YOM:
1954
Location:
Bimini
Bimini
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
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 Rockwell Grand Commander 680 off Bimini

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1965 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
N84T
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Bimini
Bimini
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:
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:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
8137
YOM:
1945
Location:
Bimini
Bimini
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:
1500
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
En route between the Bahamas and Florida, one of the engine failure. The pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing and eventually ditched the aircraft off Bimini. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft was lost. It was owned by Barbara Hall.
Probable cause:
In-flight failure of one engine for undetermined reason. The aircraft was ditched.
Final Report:
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