Incident Overview
An aircraft disappeared on a flight from Miami, Florida, to Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, with planned stopovers at Andros Island, Great Inagua, and Port-au-Prince. The aircraft was reported missing after it failed to arrive at its destination.
Flight Plan and Departure
According to the flight plan filed by the pilot, the aircraft carried fuel sufficient for 8 hours and 30 minutes of flight. The plan also noted the presence of a four-man life raft onboard. The flight departed from Miami, and no further radio contact was established after takeoff.
Weather Conditions
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel reported that visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailed at the time of departure from Miami.
Search Efforts
The United States Coast Guard initiated a search for the missing aircraft. The search yielded negative results, and no trace of the aircraft or its occupants was found.
Current Status
As of the official report, the fate of the aircraft and those onboard remains unknown. No further information has been released regarding the incident.