2 fatalities

18 Dec 2009: DASSAULT/SUD FALCON 20 (N28RK) — WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE — Matthew Town, Bahamas

Matthew Town, Bahamas

On 18 Dec 2009, a DASSAULT/SUD FALCON 20 (registration N28RK) operated by WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE was involved in an aviation accident near Matthew Town, Bahamas. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On December 17, 2009, a Dassault Falcon 20, N28RK, crashed about 12 miles east of Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas. The two pilots were killed and the aircraft was destroyed. Night visual conditions prevailed.

Accident Details

On December 17, 2009, at approximately 1922 eastern standard time, a Dassault Falcon 20 jet, registration N28RK, crashed in a remote area roughly 12 miles east of Matthew Town on the island of Inagua in the Bahamas. The accident occurred during night hours under visual meteorological conditions. The flight had originated from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (MDJB) at an undetermined time and was en route to Fort Lauderdale, Florida (KFXE). Both pilots on board were killed, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Dassault Falcon 20, a twin-engine business jet. The specific registration N28RK was assigned to this aircraft. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or ownership are available in the initial report.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Bahamian Government. The Manager of Flight Standards in the Bahamas is overseeing the inquiry. As of the initial report, no probable cause has been determined. Further information may be obtained from the Bahamian authorities.