Cessna 208B ditching in Caribbean Sea near Saba

No fatalities • Saba, Netherlands Antilles

A cargo flight operating from Puerto Rico to St. Kitts and Nevis experienced engine power loss and ditched in the sea.

What happened

On August 12, 2015, at 16:30 UTC, a Cessna 208B, registration N924FE, was involved in an accident near Saba, Netherlands Antilles. The aircraft, operated by Mountain Air Cargo, was performing a cargo flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico (TJSJ) to Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (TKPK).

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power, resulting in the crew ditching the plane in the Caribbean Sea. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the event. There were no fatalities and one minor injury reported.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Aug 2015 CESSNA 208B B accident near Saba, Netherlands Antilles?

A cargo flight operating from Puerto Rico to St. Kitts and Nevis experienced engine power loss and ditched in the sea.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Aug 2015 CESSNA 208B B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Aug 2015 involved a CESSNA 208B B, registration N924FE, operated by Mountain Air Cargo, at Saba, Netherlands Antilles.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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