DASSAULT/SUD FALCON 20
Matthew Town, December 18, 2009
Event Information
| Date | December 18, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Matthew Town |
| Country | BF |
| Coordinates | 20.98500, -73.45695 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA10RA097 |
| Event ID | 20091218X13449 |
Aircraft
| Make | DASSAULT/SUD |
| Model | FALCON 20 |
| Registration # | N28RK |
| Owner | WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On December 17, 2009, about 1922 eastern standard time, a Dassault Falcon 20, N28RK, crashed in a remote area approximately 12 miles east of Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas. The 2 pilots were killed and the airplane was destroyed. Night, visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (MDJB) at an undetermined time and was destined for Fort Lauderdale, Florida (KFXE).
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bahamian Government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Manager of Flight Standards, Bahamas
P.O. Box AP 59244
Nassau, N.P. Bahamas
Phone: (242) 377-3445/3448
Facsimile: (242) 377-6060
This report is for information purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained for the Bahamian Government.
About This NTSB Record
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.