Casualties unknown

Unexplained Disappearance of Private Aircraft Over Bahamas Waters (N69118)

Missing, US

On August 28, 1994, a Piper PA-32-300 (registration N69118) was involved in an aviation accident near Missing. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: UNDETERMINED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A private pilot departed Treasure Cay, Bahamas, for Fort Pierce, Florida, activating a VFR flight plan but never arriving. Search efforts yielded no results.

What happened

The private pilot and one passenger departed Treasure Cay, Bahamas, for a planned flight to Fort Pierce, Florida. The pilot activated his VFR flight plan by radio and never arrived at the destination. The search for the airplane and occupants was negative.

Findings

The damage and injury classification shown in this report are assumed.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Aug 1994 Piper PA-32-300 accident near Missing?

A private pilot departed Treasure Cay, Bahamas, for Fort Pierce, Florida, activating a VFR flight plan but never arriving. Search efforts yielded no results.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Aug 1994 involved a Piper PA-32-300, registration N69118, at Missing.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

UNDETERMINED.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02099. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.