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CESSNA 208B near Saba — 2015-08-12

Investigation ongoingERA15WA310
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Date
2015-08-12
Location
Saba, NT
Aircraft
CESSNA 208B
Registration
N924FE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On August 12, 2015, at 1630 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 208B, U.S. Registration N924FE, operated by Mountain Air Cargo, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and ditching in the Caribbean Sea near Saba, Netherlands Antilles. The cargo flight originated at San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) and was destined for Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (TKPK). The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of the Netherlands. Further information can be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK Den Haag The Netherlands tel. (+31) 70 333 7000 (office) or (+31) 70 333 7072 (24 hours) fax (+31) 70 333 7077 E-mail: aviation@safetyboard.nl This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Dutch Safety Board.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (total) · Enroute-cruise
  • Engine Failure Enroute

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