What happened
On December 2, 2014, at approximately 08:45 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-31-350, registered as C6-REV, was performing a visual approach to Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN) in Nassau, Bahamas. The aircraft, operated by Ferg's Air LTD as Southern Air Flight 302, had departed from Govenour's Harbour Eleuthera (MYEM).
During the approach, the aircraft encountered landing gear issues. The pilot performed a fly-by of the air traffic control tower to visually verify the status of the landing gear before attempting a second approach. During these maneuvers, the right engine experienced a loss of power.
The pilot reported difficulty maintaining altitude following the engine failure, which necessitated an emergency ditching in the ocean approximately 6 miles from the shore. While the pilot and passengers successfully exited the aircraft and were rescued, one fatality occurred later due to a medical emergency involving a passenger.