What happened
On the early morning of May 15, 1996, a Beech 200, bearing registration N1865D, was involved in a fatal aviation accident in the Bahamas. The aircraft, which was operated by R&B Leasing INC., departed from the Treasure Cay International Airport at approximately 01:30 EDT. Shortly after the takeoff phase, the plane went down near the airfield.
Reports surrounding the incident suggest that the aircraft was being stolen at the time of the crash. The flight was being conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 regulations, and no flight plan had been submitted prior to the departure. There is no available data regarding the specific meteorological conditions present during the accident.
Findings
- The impact resulted in the total destruction of the Beech 200.
- The accident resulted in 2 fatalities, involving both the pilot and the co-pilot.
- The unauthorized use of the aircraft is cited as a primary circumstance of the flight.