Accident Overview
On March 25, 2012, at 1830 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-300, registration N8415C, was substantially damaged when it crashed shortly after takeoff from Treasure Cay International Airport (MYAT) in Abaco, Bahamas. The two certificated private pilots and two passengers on board sustained fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The flight was operating under visual flight rules (VFR) with an international flight plan filed for a personal trip destined for St. Lucie County International Airport (KFPR) in Fort Pierce, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.
Accident Sequence
According to preliminary information released by the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department, the airplane impacted trees after departing downwind from runway 32.
Meteorological Conditions
The reported wind at Treasure Cay International Airport at the time of the accident was from 220 degrees at 15 knots.
Investigation
This investigation is being conducted by the Bahamas Civil Aviation Department, Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit. The information provided is for informational purposes only and contains only data released by the government of the Bahamas. All inquiries should be directed to the Air Accident Investigation and Prevention Unit at PO BOX AP-59244, Nassau, Bahamas, telephone (242) 377-3445.