1 fatality

Unresolved Aircraft Crash in South Bay, Florida (N44SG)

South Bay, United States of AmericaFlight

On September 4, 1978, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration N44SG) operated by Rancho San Gabriel was involved in an aviation accident near South Bay, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft was found abandoned and burning in a sod field in South Bay, Florida, killing the sole pilot. Investigators could not determine the cause of the accident.

Incident Overview and Discovery Location A twin-engine airplane crashed in South Bay, Florida, under circumstances that remain unknown. The aircraft was later discovered abandoned and burning in a sod field. The pilot, who was the sole person on board, was killed in the incident. ## Investigation Findings The circumstances of the accident could not be determined. The official investigation concluded that the cause of the accident could not be determined. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and no additional details regarding the crash sequence or contributing factors were available.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident could not be determined.