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May 16, 1988 · Cessna 402C · C6503
Mangrove Cay, BF
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Mangrove Cay, BF
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
C6503
Operator
M D Air Charter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA88WA172
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberC6503
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorM D Air Charter
Operating RulePart 135
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind210° @ 2 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:30