On March 9, 2012, a Beechcraft 100 King Air (registration N70JL) operated by Southern Air Charter was involved in an aviation accident near Deadmans Cay, Bahamas during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft performing a taxi flight from Nassau to Deadmans Cay made a belly landing after the crew was unable to lower the gear. All occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating a taxi flight from Nassau-Lynden Pindling Airport to Deadmans Cay experienced technical problems on approach to its destination. Departing Nassau around 1 pm, the crew encountered difficulties with the landing gear and was unable to lower it. The captain subsequently decided to perform a belly landing.
Landing and Aftermath
During the belly landing, the aircraft skidded on the runway for several yards before veering off the runway and coming to rest. No fire occurred. All occupants escaped the aircraft uninjured. However, the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the incident.
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