Accident Overview
On May 15, 1996, at approximately 0130 eastern daylight time, a Beech 200 aircraft, registration N1865D, crashed shortly after takeoff from Treasure Cay International Airport in Treasure Cay, Bahamas. The aircraft was owned by R&B Leasing INC. and was being operated under 14 CFR Part 91 without a filed flight plan. Weather conditions at the time of the accident are not available.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Treasure Cay International Airport. The impact destroyed the airplane. Both the pilot and co-pilot sustained fatal injuries. According to reports available at the time, the aircraft was being stolen at the time of the accident.
Aircraft Information
The Beech 200, also known as the King Air 200, is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft. The specific aircraft involved was registered as N1865D. No further details regarding the aircraft's maintenance history or equipment are provided in the source.
Investigation
The accident investigation source states that no flight plan was filed for the flight. It also reports that the aircraft was being stolen at the time of the accident. No probable cause has been determined or stated in the available information.