Experimental aircraft crash at Chub Cay Airport

1 fatality • Berry Island, Bahamas

An amateur-built Harmut Huber Express crashed into the water during its final approach to Berry Island, Bahamas.

What happened

On December 12, 2009, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, registration N93HE, crashed into the water while on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC) in Berry Island, Bahamas. The flight had departed from Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) in West Palm Beach, Florida, at an undetermined time. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were within visual meteorological limits with a visibility of 6 statute miles. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The official probable cause is not available.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 2009 HUBER HARTMUT EXPRESS accident near Berry Island, Bahamas?

An amateur-built Harmut Huber Express crashed into the water during its final approach to Berry Island, Bahamas.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Dec 2009 HUBER HARTMUT EXPRESS accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 2009 involved a HUBER HARTMUT EXPRESS, registration N93HE, at Berry Island, Bahamas.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause is not available.

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