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Aircraft Registration
Number
N340MM
Most Critical Injury:
FATAL
FSI ID:
A14-003555
Investigated By:
AAIPU
Occurrence Date:
08/18/2014
ICAO Report
Submitted:
YES
Occurrence Type:
ACCIDENT
Date Report
Submitted to ICAO
8/19/2014
Location/Time
Nearest City / Place
FREEPORT GRAND BAHAMA
State / Island
GRAND
BAHAMA
Airport Proximity:
Zip Code
00104
Local Time
Time Zone [Universal Zulu Time]
1000 Approx.
Distance From Landing Facility:
Approx.
1500 UTC
Distance from Airport:
Approx.
Aircraft Information Summary
Aircraft Manufacturer
Model/Series
Type of Aircraft
CESSNA
340A
FIXED WING MULTI ENGINE
Sightseeing Flight: N/A
Air Medical Transport Flight
N/A
Narrative
Shortly after 10:00am local time today, a report was received by the accident investigation unit of the Civil Aviation Department that shortly
before 10am on 18 August 2014, a Cessna 340A, twin engine aircraft, registration N340MM, crashed 5nm NW from Freeport International
Airport on the 300 degree radial while on a left base for landing on runway 06.
Reports initially indicated that a person was seen swimming around the aircraft by an aircraft that was dispatched to look for the aircraft
after it lost contact with Freeport tower. That report was later determined to be inaccurate.
The local police, BASRA and other first responders were dispatched to the scene and upon further investigation confirmed that the aircraft
had in fact crashed and there were no survivors. There were four male occupants onboard the aircraft. Three (3) Us Citizens and one (1)
Canadian Citizen.. They all received fatal injuries. All respective Embassies and Consulates were notified The aircraft was a private flight
flown form Ormond Beach Florida to Freeport Int’l Airport Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas.
The aircraft came to rest on a heading of approx. 300 degrees in water about 6 inches at low tide and approx. 2.5 to 3 feet at high tide.
The aircraft was substantially damaged. The aircraft crashed in an area that is difficult to access both during low and high tide by boat.
The AAIPU with assistance from manufacturers of the aircraft, engine and propeller will conduct an onsite investigation to determine the
cause of the accident. The manufacturers of the aircraft and its components, the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB), as well as the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United states of America are providing vital background support and logistics.
This preliminary report outlines information gathered up to this point in the investigation. Information missing will be completed in the final
report.
For further information contact Delvin R. Major IIC (242) 376-1617 or 242 424-8061 or delvinmajor@gmail.com or dmajor.fsi@gmail.com
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FSI ID: A14-003555
Occurrence Date: August 18, 2014
Occurrence Type: ACCIDENT
Landing Facility / Approach Information
Airport Name
Airport ID:
FREEPORT INTL AIRPORT
Airport Elevation
Runway Used
MYGF
(Ft. MSL)
Runway Length
Runway Width
06
Runway Surface Type: ASPHALT
Runway Surface Condition:
N/A
Type Instrument Approach:
RNAV APPROACH FOR RUNWAY 6
VFR Approach / Landing:
CLEARED FOR VISUAL APPROACHED FOR RUNWAY 6
AIRCRAFT INFORMATION
Aircraft Manufacturer
Model / Series
Serial Number
CESSNA
340A
340A0635
Airworthiness Certificate (s):
NORMAL CATEGORY, STANDARD CLASSIFICATION
Landing Gear Type: TRICYCLE
Homebuilt Aircraft?
Number of Seats:
Engine Type:
UNKNOWN
LBS
Model / Series:
CONTINTENTAL MOTORS
TSIO-520 SER
- AIRCRAFT INSPECTION INFORMATION
Type of Last Inspection
Date of Last Inspection
UNKNOWN
Certified Max Gross Wt. UNK
Engine Manufacturer:
Number of Engines: 2
Rated Power:
Time Since Last Inspection
UNKNOWN
Airframe Total Time
UNKNOWN (hours)
UNKNOWN (hours)
- EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (ELT) INFORMATION
ELT Installed?
ELT Operated?
OWNER / OPERATOR INFORMATION
Registered Aircraft Owner
AQUA SUN INVESTMENTS INC
Operator of Aircraft
ELT Aided in Locating Accident Site?
Street Address
3 SUNRISE BLVD
City / Island
Country
Zip Code
ORMAND BEACH
Street Address
USA
32174-2921
City / Island
Country
Zip Code
SAME AS ABOVE
Operator Does Business As:
Operator Designator Code:
- TYPE OF BAHAMAS CERTIFICATE (S) HELD:
Air Carrier Operating Certificate (s):
Operating Certificate:
Operator Certificate:
Regulations Flight Conducted Under:
Type of Flight Operation Conducted:
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FSI ID:
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Occurrence Date: AUGUST 18, 2014
Occurrence Type: ACCIDENT
FIRST PILOT INFORMATION
Name
City
State
Date of Birth
Age
ROBERT DEAN CARLSON
60 BAYPOINT DRIVE
ORMAND BEACH FLORIDA
FLORIDA
04-22-1967
47
Sex: Male
Seat Occupied: left
Principal Profession:
Certificate Number: UNKNOWN
Certificate (s):
PRIVATE PILOT
Airplane Rating(s): AIRPLANE SINGLE AND MULTI ENGINE, LAND AND SEA
Rotorcraft / Glider / LTA: NO
Instrument Rating(s): YES
Instructor Rating(s): NO
Type Rating / Endorsement for Accident / Incident Aircraft? UNKNOWN
Medical Cert.: THIRD CLASS
- Flight Time Matrix
All A/C
Current Biennial Flight Review?
UNKNOWN
Medical Cert. Status: UNKNOWN
This Make
and Model
Airplane
Single Engine
Date of Last Medical Exam: MARCH 2013
Instrument
Airplane
Multi-Engine
Night
Rotorcraft
Actual
Glider
Simulated
Lighter
Than Air
Total Time
Pilot in Command (PIC)
Instructor
Last 90 Days
Last 30 Days
Last 24 Hours
Seatbelt Used?
Shoulder Harness Used?
Toxicology Performed?
Second Pilot?
FLIGHT PLAN / ITINERY
Type of Flight Plan Filed:
Departure Point
State / Island
Destination
State / Island
Airport Identifier
Departure Time
Time Zone
Airport Identifier
Type of Clearance:
Type of Airspace:
WEATHER INFORMATION
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FSI ID:
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Occurrence Date: AUGUST 18, 2014
Occurrence Type: ACCIDENT
WEATHER INFORMATION
WOF ID
Observation Time
Time Zone
WOF Elevation
WOF Distance From Accident Site
Ft. MSL
NM
Sky / Lowest Cloud Condition:
Ft. AGL
Lowest Ceiling:
Ft. AGL
◦C
Temperature:
Wind Speed:
Gusts:
Visibility (RVR):
Ft.
Visibility:
◦C
Dew Point:
Direction From Accident Site
Deg. Mag.
Condition of Light:
SM
Wind Direction:
“Hg
Altimeter
Density Altitude:
Ft
Weather Conditions at Accident Site:
Visibility (RVV):
SM
Intensity of Precipitation:
Restrictions to Visibility:
NONE
Type of Precipitation:
ACCIDENT INFORMATION
Aircraft Damage: SUBSTANTIAL
Aircraft Fire: NO
Aircraft Explosion: NO
Classification:
- Injury Summary Matrix
First Pilot
Fatal
Serious
Minor
None
Total
1
1
3
3
4
4
Second Pilot
Student Pilot
Flight Instructor
Check Pilot
Flight Engineer
Cabin Attendants
Other Crew
Passengers
- TOTAL ABOARD Other Ground
- GRAND TOTAL -
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FSI ID:
A14-003555
Occurrence Date: AUGUST 18, 2014
Occurrence Type: ACCIDENT
Administrative Information
Investigator-In-Charge (IIC)
DELVIN R. MAJOR 242 376 1617 OR 242 424 8061 EMAIL DELVINMAJOR@GMAIL.COM OR DMAJOR.FSI@GMAIL.COM
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