2 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Disappearance Off The Bahamas (N809Q)

Bahamas, BahamasFlight

On May 26, 1978, a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air (registration N809Q) operated by Lumanair was involved in an aviation accident near Bahamas, Bahamas in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, 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 vanished while en route from Port-au-Prince to The Bahamas. It crashed into the sea under unknown circumstances, leaving no trace of the plane or its two occupants.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine airplane departed from Port-au-Prince with a scheduled destination in The Bahamas. During this flight, the aircraft failed to arrive at its intended destination and subsequently crashed into the sea off the coast of The Bahamas.

Search and Recovery Efforts

Following the loss of contact and the crash, extensive efforts were made to locate the wreckage. However, no trace of the aircraft was ever found in the water. Additionally, there were no remains or other evidence recovered from the site that could be linked to the two individuals on board.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation into this event concluded that the specific circumstances leading to the crash remained unknown. Due to the complete absence of physical evidence, including wreckage and human remains, investigators were unable to establish a definitive cause for the accident.

Probable cause

Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.