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January 17, 2010 · Piper PA-32-300 · N4219R

Bimini, Bahamas, BS

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2010
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Bimini, Bahamas, BS
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N4219R
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA10WA116

On January 17, 2010, at approximately 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4219R, crashed approximately 500 yards northwest of the Bimini Bay Resort, North Bimini, Bahamas. The flight departed Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas at 1449, and was destined for Fort Lauderdale, Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The pilot and 2 passengers were killed. The personal flight was conducted in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The accident is under the investigation of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department, Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit. For further information contact the: 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 January 17, 2010, at approximately 1545 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N4219R, crashed approximately 500 yards northwest of the Bimini Bay Resort, North Bimini, Bahamas. The flight departed Lynden Pindling International Airport, Nassau, Bahamas at 1449, and was destined for Fort Lauderdale, Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The pilot and 2 passengers were killed. The personal flight was conducted in accordance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The accident is under the investigation of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department, Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit. For further information contact the: 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 Time20:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN4219R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TI0-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data