On February 6, 1978, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration N40SB) operated by Transcommuter Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Tortola-Terrance B. Lettsome, British Virgin Islands during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Tortola Airport, resulting in no injuries or fatalities.
What happened
During an approach to Tortola Airport, an unidentified aircraft was involved in a mishap upon touchdown. The incident occurred during the landing phase of flight, when the aircraft struck the ground in a manner that resulted in a crash.
Despite the impact, there were no reported deaths or injuries among those on board. No specific details regarding the number of occupants have been released at this time.
Findings
The exact circumstances and the underlying reasons for the accident remain undetermined. Investigators have not yet established what triggered the crash during the landing sequence.