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September 26, 2017 · Cessna 150 G · N3214X

Unknown, BS

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Unknown, BS
Aircraft
Cessna 150 G
Tail Number
N3214X
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA17WA344

On September 26, 2017, a Cessna 150G, N3214X, went missing and was presumed to be substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were also missing, and presumed to be fatally injured. As of October 30, 2017, the airplane had not been found. A visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the personal flight, which departed from North Eleuthera Airport (MYEH), North Eleuthera, Bahamas, about 1830 universal coordinated time, was destined for New Port Nelson Airport (MYRP), Port Nelson, Bahamas.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bahamas Air Accident Investigation Department P.O. Box N-3727 Nassau, N.P., Bahamas Telephone: (242) 397-5513 Fax: (242) 327-2192 Email: baaid@bahamas.gov.bs website: www.baaid.gov.bs This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Full Narrative

On September 26, 2017, a Cessna 150G, N3214X, went missing and was presumed to be substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were also missing, and presumed to be fatally injured. As of October 30, 2017, the airplane had not been found. A visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the personal flight, which departed from North Eleuthera Airport (MYEH), North Eleuthera, Bahamas, about 1830 universal coordinated time, was destined for New Port Nelson Airport (MYRP), Port Nelson, Bahamas.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bahamas Air Accident Investigation Department P.O. Box N-3727 Nassau, N.P., Bahamas Telephone: (242) 397-5513 Fax: (242) 327-2192 Email: baaid@bahamas.gov.bs website: www.baaid.gov.bs This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 UTC
Nearest AirportNorth Eleuthera Airport (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length6019 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150 G
Tail NumberN3214X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · Fatal

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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