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Four Occupants Presumed Fatal After Aircraft Missing Between Bahamas and Miami (N8341L)

Bahamas, BF

On July 12, 1985, a Piper PA-32R-301 (registration N8341L) was involved in an aviation accident near Bahamas, BF. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft en route from Nassau, Bahamas to Opa Locka Airport, Miami, Florida failed to arrive. The U.S. Coast Guard searched from July 12 to July 17, 1985. The four occupants are missing and presumed dead; the aircraft is missing and presumed destroyed.

Overview

An aircraft departed on a flight from Nassau, Bahamas, to Opa Locka Airport in Miami, Florida, but failed to reach its intended destination. The aircraft was reported missing by the Miami Flight Service Station (FSS) at approximately 1831 EDT on July 12, 1985.

Search Efforts

Upon receiving the report, the U.S. Coast Guard initiated a search for the missing aircraft and its occupants. The search operation began on July 12, 1985, and continued for several days. On July 17, 1985, the Coast Guard suspended the search.

Current Status

The whereabouts of the four occupants remain unknown, and they are presumed to have died. The aircraft itself is missing, and its damage index is presumed to be destroyed. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or other circumstances have been provided.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jul 1985 Piper PA-32R-301 accident near Bahamas, BF?

An aircraft en route from Nassau, Bahamas to Opa Locka Airport, Miami, Florida failed to arrive. The U.S. Coast Guard searched from July 12 to July 17, 1985. The four occupants are missing and presumed dead; the aircraft is missing and presumed destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jul 1985 Piper PA-32R-301 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jul 1985 involved a Piper PA-32R-301, registration N8341L, at Bahamas, BF.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37197. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.