ERA16WA232

NTSB accident investigation · Cessna U206 · Fresh Creek, Bahamas · June 25, 2016

Accident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
June 25, 2016, 21:06 local (21:06 UTC)
Place
Fresh Creek, Bahamas
Injuries
1 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Initial climb
Aircraft
N9662GCessna U206
Defining event
Initial climb: Loss of engine power (total)
NTSB office
Eastern Region Aviation
Lead agency
Other
Case key
93489

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

On June 25, 2016, about 2106 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna U206F, N9662G, operated by Chrimat Inc., was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and forced landing at Fresh Creek, Bahamas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane departed Fresh Creek Airport (MYAF) and was destined for Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), West Palm Beach, Florida.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation & Prevention Unit Bahamas Department of Civil Aviation P.O. Box AP-59244 Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas 1 (242) 376-1617 1 (242) 377-6060 FAX Email: aaipu.bcaa@gmail.com website: www.aaipu-bcaa.com This report is for informational purposes, and only contains information released by the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Aircraft

Registration
N9662G
Reported as
Cessna U206 (F)
Category
Airplane
Serial number
U20601862
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial
Operator
Chrimat Inc
Registered owner
Chrimat Inc
Departed
MYAF · Fresh Creek
Destination
PBI · West Palm Beach, FL
Airport
MYAF · Fresh Creek Airport

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Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot
Injuries
None

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