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January 17, 2018 · Piper PA-23-250 · N62769
Nicholls Town, BS
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Location
Nicholls Town, BS
Aircraft
Piper PA-23-250
Tail Number
N62769
Operator
Kingdom Airways
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA18WA063
The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA 23-250 airplane that occurred on January 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Bahamas.
Full Narrative
The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA 23-250 airplane that occurred on January 17, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Bahamas.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:08 UTC
Nearest AirportSan Andros Airport (7nm NE)
Runway30
Runway Length5002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-23-250
Tail NumberN62769
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorKingdom Airways
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310 | Lycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary6 injuries (6 fatalities)
Fatal6
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total6
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0