CESSNA 208B

Saba, August 12, 2015

Event Information

DateAugust 12, 2015
Event TypeACC
LocationSaba
CountryNT
Coordinates17.59250, -63.25972
Highest InjuryMINR
NTSB NumberERA15WA310
Event ID20150813X90826

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model208B
Registration #N924FE
OperatorMountain Air Cargo
OwnerFEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION
CategoryAIR
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On August 12, 2015, at 1630 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 208B, U.S. Registration N924FE, operated by Mountain Air Cargo, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and ditching in the Caribbean Sea near Saba, Netherlands Antilles. The cargo flight originated at San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) and was destined for Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (TKPK).

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the Netherlands. Further information can be obtained from:

The Dutch Safety Board
P.O. Box 95404
2509 CK Den Haag
The Netherlands
tel. (+31) 70 333 7000 (office)
or (+31) 70 333 7072 (24 hours)
fax (+31) 70 333 7077
E-mail: [email protected]

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Dutch Safety Board.

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This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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