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December 12, 2009 · Huber Hartmut Express · N93HE
Berry Island, BS
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Berry Island, BS
Aircraft
Huber Hartmut Express
Tail Number
N93HE
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10WA096
On December 12, 2009, at 1300 UTC, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, N93HE, operated by a private individual, crashed into the water on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC), Berry Island, Bahamas. The pilot was killed and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA), West Palm Beach, Florida at an undetermined time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department Flight Standards Inspectorate. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: 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.
Full Narrative
On December 12, 2009, at 0800 EST, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, N93HE, operated by a private individual, crashed into the water on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC), Berry Island, Bahamas. The pilot was killed and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The flight originated from Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA), West Palm Beach, Florida, at an undetermined time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bahamian Government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 UTC
Nearest AirportChub Cay Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftHuber Hartmut Express
Tail NumberN93HE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingUnknown 2400 ft
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time13:00
Weather SourceWFAC