Occurrence Summary
On February 20, 2022, at 2:35 PM EST (1935 UTC), a Piper Aztec PA-23-250 with United States registration N62670 was involved in an accident at Treasure Cay International Airport (MYAT) in Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. The aircraft had two persons on board.
The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff from runway 14, while climbing below 1,000 feet above ground level, an abnormal sound was heard from the left engine. The tachometer indicated an overspeed condition, and soon thereafter, the left engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return to the airport but was unsuccessful, and the aircraft crashed into bushes approximately one nautical mile from MYAT.
Aircraft and Injuries
The aircraft, a 1976 Piper PA-23-250, sustained substantial damage and was destroyed by a post-crash fire. The two occupants received minor injuries and were transported to a local clinic for medical attention.
Investigation Outcome
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) conducted a limited-scope investigation into the occurrence. No safety messages or recommendations were issued. The occurrence was categorized as an accident due to a system component failure (powerplant). The investigation has been closed.