Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 October 2019
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3C
Owner/operator: Atlantic Air Cargo
Registration Number: N437GB
Location: 4,6 km NW off Nassau-Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) –
ÿ Bahamas
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Unknown, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Left engineLeft engine
Investigating Agency: AAID BahamasAAID Bahamas
Category: Accident
A Douglas DC-3C cargo aircraft experienced a loss of engine power while approaching Nassau Airport, resulting in a forced landing in the Atlantic Ocean. The pilot initiated single-engine operation and landed the aircraft, with both pilots unharmed. No further investigation was conducted.A Douglas DC-3C cargo aircraft experienced a loss of engine power while approaching Nassau Airport, resulting in a forced landing in the Atlantic Ocean. The pilot initiated single-engine operation and landed the aircraft, with both pilots unharmed. No further investigation was conducted.
Description
The Douglas DC-3C cargo aircraft ditched to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean while on approach to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS/MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas. The pilot reported that the left engine failed approximately 25-30 nautical miles from MYNN. During single engine operation, the aircraft performance was not optimal and the flight was not able to reach Nassau Airport. The decision was made to land the aircraft in the ocean. The airplane submerged and the two pilots onboard were not injured during the incident. No Probable Cause statement was issued.
Source of Information
https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/uscg-2-people-ok-after-cargo-plane-crashes-north-of-nassau/, https://ewnews.com/breaking-plane-crash-off-new-providencehttps://wsvn.com/news/us-world/uscg-2-people-ok-after-cargo-plane-crashes-north-of-nassau/, https://ewnews.com/breaking-plane-crash-off-new-providencePrimary Cause
Engine failure ? Left engine failure during approach to Nassau Airport.Engine failure ? Left engine failure during approach to Nassau Airport.Share on:
