On 2026, a Bombardier CL-600-2C10 (registration N532EA) was involved in an aviation accident near BS. This summary draws on records from the Air Accident Investigation Department of the Bahamas (AAID).
A Bombardier CRJ-700 and a Learjet 60 were involved in a near collision at North Eleuthera International Airport on February 24, 2026. The Learjet landed over the CRJ-700, which was taxiing on the runway. No injuries or damage were reported.
Incident Overview and Location Details On February 24, 2026, at approximately 12:52 local time (1752 UTC), a near collision occurred at North Eleuthera International Airport (MYEH) in Eleuthera, Bahamas. The incident involved two aircraft: a Bombardier CL-600-2C10 (CRJ-700) with United States registration N532EA, and a Learjet 60 with United States registration N732RJ. The event was classified as a serious incident by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA). ## Aircraft and Operational Context Aircraft 1, N532EA, was a Bombardier CL-600-2C10 (serial number 10310) operated by PSA Airlines as flight 5233 on behalf of American Airlines. It was preparing for departure from runway 07 at MYEH, en route to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in North Carolina, USA. The flight was conducted under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Aircraft 2, N732RJ, was a Learjet 60 (serial number 407) operated by Aurora Aviation. It was operating a flight from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Florida, USA, to MYEH, also under IFR. ## Sequence of Events N532EA was taxiing to the hold-short position for runway 07 and monitoring the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF). The crew reported hearing two aircraft announce they were on final approach for runway 07, so they remained clear of the runway until both had landed. After the second landing, the crew transmitted their position on CTAF and inquired about additional traffic. No additional traffic was reported, and none was observed visually or on the Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). Prior to entering the runway, the N532EA crew conducted a visual check of the final approach path and broadcast their intention to enter runway 07 and backtrack along the runway. The only transmission received at that time was from an aircraft reporting a 15-mile final approach. N532EA then entered runway 07 and taxied toward the departure end. As N532EA approached approximately 20 feet from the end of the runway, the crew observed N732RJ on approximately a one-mile final approach. The pilot maneuvered N532EA to the right side of the runway in an attempt to clear the centerline and made a radio transmission instructing N732RJ to go around. N732RJ continued the approach and landed over N532EA. Following the landing, the N532EA crew transmitted on CTAF that a near collision had occurred. ## Learjet 60 Abnormalities N732RJ experienced technical issues during its flight. Approximately 20 minutes after departure from KFXE, at a cruise altitude of 19,000 feet, the flight crew observed a left engine vibration indication. Engine parameters remained within limits, but the left engine oil temperature was higher and oil pressure lower than the right engine. The crew attempted to contact company operations via onboard Wi-Fi without success. During this time, the pilot monitoring entered the cabin and observed smoke. He returned to the flight deck and informed the pilot in command. The crew initiated the Smoke or Fumes checklist and identified the bleed air system as a possible source. The right bleed air system was selected off with no effect. When the left bleed air system was selected off, the smoke condition reportedly ceased. During descent toward MYEH, additional annunciations were observed, including a cabin air warning. The left engine vibration indication extinguished and later re-illuminated. Due to a chip detector warning, the left engine was maintained at idle during the approach. The smoke had dissipated by approximately 1,000 feet above ground level. While on final approach to runway 07, the N732RJ crew reported transmitting a request for the aircraft on the runway (N532EA) to vacate. They stated that the aircraft moved toward the turning bay near the approach end. The crew indicated they were managing multiple abnormal indications and checklist procedures while operating into an uncontrolled aerodrome. N732RJ landed without further reported incident. ## Meteorological and Aerodrome Information Conditions at the accident site were Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) during the day. The observation facility was located 65 nautical miles from the site at an elevation of 16 feet. The observation time was 1700 UTC. Temperature was 20°C with a dewpoint of 08°C. The lowest cloud condition was SCT045. Wind speed was 11 knots from 350°, with gusts from 320° to 020°. Visibility was greater than 10 statute miles. The altimeter setting was 30.14 in Hg. ## Injuries and Damage No injuries were reported among crew, passengers, or ground personnel. No aircraft damage was reported. There was no aircraft fire or explosion. ## Investigation Authority The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) is the independent accident investigation agency under the Bahamas' Ministry of Energy & Transport (MOET). The AAIA is charged with investigating all aviation accidents and serious incidents in the Bahamas. The AAIA does not investigate for the purpose of apportioning blame or to provide a means for determining liability. The AAIA performs its functions in accordance with the provisions of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority Act 2019 and Regulations 2021, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 13, and, where applicable, relevant international agreements. This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.
