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Piper PA-32 Ditches Near Saba Island After Power Loss (N419PH)

Saba Island, NT

On February 26, 1988, a Piper PA-32-260 (registration N419PH) operated by Trans Island Air Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Saba Island, NT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of power for undetermined reasons. 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

On February 26, 1988, a Piper PA-32-260 ditched off Saba Island after an engine power loss. The aircraft was destroyed; the pilot, the sole occupant, was uninjured.

Accident

On February 26, 1988, at approximately 1125 Atlantic Standard Time, a Piper PA-32-260, registration N419PH, experienced a loss of power and subsequently ditched in the ocean near Saba Island, Netherlands Antilles. The aircraft was operating as a non-scheduled international cargo flight under visual flight rules, with a VFR flight plan filed.

Aircraft

The Piper PA-32-260 is a single-engine, six-seat general aviation aircraft. The specific aircraft involved, N419PH, was destroyed in the accident.

Flight

The flight originated in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and was en route to Sint Eustatius, Netherlands Antilles. The pilot was the sole occupant and was not injured.

Aftermath

No additional information is available regarding the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Feb 1988 Piper PA-32-260 accident near Saba Island, NT?

On February 26, 1988, a Piper PA-32-260 ditched off Saba Island after an engine power loss. The aircraft was destroyed; the pilot, the sole occupant, was uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Feb 1988 Piper PA-32-260 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Feb 1988 involved a Piper PA-32-260, registration N419PH, operated by Trans Island Air Cargo, at Saba Island, NT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power for undetermined reasons.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25123. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.