PIPER PA-32-300
Bimini, Bahamas, January 17, 2010
Event Information
| Date | January 17, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bimini, Bahamas |
| Country | BF |
| Coordinates | 25.76361, -79.26444 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA10WA116 |
| Event ID | 20100118X74705 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-300 |
| Registration # | N4219R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 3 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On January 17, 2010, at approximately 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4219R, crashed approximately 500 yards northwest of the Bimini Bay Resort, North Bimini, Bahamas. The flight departed Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas at 1449, and was destined for Fort Lauderdale, Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The pilot and 2 passengers were killed. The personal flight was conducted in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed.
The accident is under the investigation of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department, Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit. For further information contact the:
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.