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Piper PA-32-300 Fire at Sandy Point Airport (N2162X)

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On February 22, 2024, an aircraft (registration N2162X) was involved in an aviation accident near BS. This summary draws on records from the Air Accident Investigation Department of the Bahamas (AAID).

Sourcesthe Air Accident Investigation Department of the Bahamas (AAID)Primary reportUpdated 2026-09-13Data APIEditorial standards

A Piper PA-32-300, N2162X, caught fire while preparing to depart from Sandy Point Airport in the Bahamas on October 23, 2023. The pilot escaped without injury, and the fuselage was destroyed.

Occurrence Overview and Aircraft Details On October 23, 2023, at approximately 8:15 a.m. local time (1215 UTC), a Piper PA-32-300 aircraft with United States registration N2162X was involved in an accident while preparing to depart from Sandy Point Airport (MYAS) in Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas. The aircraft, manufactured with serial number 32-7940089, was powered by a single Lycoming IO 540 SER engine. The operation was classified as private, and the pilot held a commercial pilot license. The accident resulted in the destruction of the fuselage and substantial fire damage to the empennage and wings. No injuries were reported among the one crew member on board, as there were no passengers present at the time of the incident.

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