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February 26, 1988 · Piper PA-32-260 · N419PH
Saba Island, NT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 26, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Saba Island, NT
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N419PH
Operator
Trans Island Air Cargo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA88LA116
On February 26, 1988, approximately 1125 AST, a Piper PA-32-260, N419PH, ditched in the ocean near Saba Island, Netherlands Antilles, following a loss of power. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed for the non-scheduled international cargo flight.. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and was enroute to Sint Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles. No additional information is available.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
On February 26, 1988, approximately 1125 AST, a Piper PA-32-260, N419PH, ditched in the ocean near Saba Island, Netherlands Antilles, following a loss of power. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed for the non-scheduled international cargo flight.. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and was enroute to Sint Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles. No additional information is available.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN419PH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorTrans Island Air Cargo
Operating RulePart 135
Engines0
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats0
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind220° @ 7 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time11:00