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1990-12-22: Dassault-breguet HU-25/A (USCG) — Commandant Uscg \ — Bimini, BF

Bimini, BF

On December 22, 1990, a Dassault-breguet HU-25/A (registration USCG) operated by Commandant Uscg \ was involved in an aviation accident near Bimini, BF. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRCRAFT, RESULTED IN THEIR FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OTHER AIRCRAFT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A US Coast Guard Dassault HU-25A and a Cessna 337D collided in mid-air, with the Dassault's vertical stabilizer striking the Cessna's baggage pod. Both aircraft continued flying and landed safely.

Incident

On an unspecified date, a US Coast Guard Dassault Breguet HU-25A and a Cessna 337D were operating in the same area. The HU-25A was climbing from a low altitude, while the Cessna 337D was cruising at 4,000 feet MSL.

Events

According to the pilot of the Cessna 337D, he was adjusting his navigation radio to intercept an airway when a passenger warned him of the developing situation. Looking outside, he saw the Dassault converging at a high rate of speed. The pilot of the Dassault HU-25A reported that they were rolling out of a left turn when they saw the Cessna converging.

Both pilots initiated evasive action. Despite their efforts, the vertical stabilizer of the Dassault HU-25A made contact with the baggage pod of the Cessna 337D.

Aftermath

Following the collision, both aircraft continued flying. Both landed safely.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24784. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.