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NTSB accident investigation · Douglas DC3C S1C3G · Nassau, Bahamas · October 18, 2019

Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigation
Date
October 18, 2019, 16:45 local (20:45 UTC)
Place
Nassau, Bahamas
Injuries
2 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Enroute
Aircraft
N437GBDouglas DC3C S1C3G
Defining event
Enroute: Loss of engine power (total)
Weather
Day
NTSB office
Eastern Region Aviation
Lead agency
Other
Case key
100459

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Douglas DC3C S1C3G airplane that occurred on October 18, 2019. 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.

Aircraft

Registration
N437GB
Reported as
Douglas DC3C S1C3G (A)
Category
Airplane
Serial number
19999
Engines
Pratt & Whitney R-1830 SERIES, 1,350 horsepower, reciprocatingPratt & Whitney R-1830 SERIES, 1,350 horsepower, reciprocating
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Part 135
Operator
Atlantic Air Cargo Inc
Registered owner
Atlantic Air Cargo Inc
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Transport
Departed
KOPF · Miami, FL
Destination
MYNN · Nassau
Flight plan
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown

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Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

Role
Pilot

Weather

Conditions
Day