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November 13, 2003 · Piper PA-32-300 · N8224C
Missing, BF
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 2003
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Missing, BF
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N8224C
Operator
Watermakers
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA04FAMS1
According to an official with the Bahamian Air Traffic Services, a witness stated that he saw the pilot board the airplane and depart from Staniel Cay, Bahamas, to the southeast. The official further stated that inquiries as well as subsequent searches did not reveal any information as to the whereabouts of the pilot and the airplane. The aircraft and pilot are missing.
Full Narrative
On November 13, 2003, at an unknown time, a Piper PA-32-300, N8224C, registered to Watermakers Inc., and operated by a private individual as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, was reported missing after departure from Staniel Cay, Bahamas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane has not been located, and the whereabouts of the airplane and private-rated pilot are unknown. The flight originated from Staniel Cay, Bahamas, the same day, about 0700. According to an official with the Bahamian Air Traffic Services, a witness stated that he saw the pilot board the airplane and depart from Staniel Cay, Bahamas, to the southeast. The official further stated that inquiries as well subsequent searches did not reveal any information as to the whereabouts of the pilot and the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN8224C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWatermakers
Operating RulePart 91
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time06:45
Weather SourceWFAC