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PIPER PA 23-250 near South Bimini — 2016-06-19

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Date
2016-06-19
Location
South Bimini, BS
Aircraft
PIPER PA 23-250
Registration
N63ZZ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On June 19, 2016, about 2120 UTC, a Piper PA-23, N63ZZ was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near South Bimini International Airport, South Bimini, Bahamas. Two occupants were fatally injured during the local test flight. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bahamas Air Accident Investigation Department. Any further information pertaining to this may obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Dept. Bahamas Civil Aviation Department P.O. Box AP-59244 Nassau N.P., Bahamas 242-397-4700 ext. 4767 Fax: 242-356-3203 Website: http://www.aaipu-bcaa.com/ This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the government of the Bahamas.

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Landing

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