Accident Overview
On January 29, 2009, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421B, Bahamian registration C6-DXL, experienced a loss of engine power while on approach to Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN) in Nassau, Bahamas. The aircraft was operated by a private individual as an air ambulance. The pilot and eleven previously injured passengers sustained minor injuries, and the airplane was substantially damaged.
Flight Details
The flight originated from Nicholl’s Town Airport (MYAN) on Andros, Bahamas, at an undetermined time. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department Flight Standards Inspectorate. The report containing this information is for informational purposes only and includes only data released by or obtained for the Bahamian Government. No probable cause has been stated in the source.
Contact Information
Further information regarding this accident may be obtained from:
Manager of Flight Standards, Bahamas P.O. Box AP 59244 Nassau, N.P. Bahamas Phone: (242) 377-3445/3448 Facsimile: (242) 377-6060
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 421B, registration C6-DXL. It was being used as an air ambulance at the time of the accident. The extent of the damage was substantial.