On January 23, 1992, a Beechcraft 99 Airliner (registration N42AK) operated by Nature Island Express was involved in an aviation accident near Roseau-Canefield, Dominica during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew decided to take off with only one engine running. During initial climb, the crew inadvertently stopped the second engine for unknown reasons, causing the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft on a local training flight crashed into the sea 275 meters offshore after takeoff from Roseau-Canefield Airport, killing both pilots.
Incident
A twin-engine aircraft on a local training flight departed from Roseau-Canefield Airport with two pilots aboard. Shortly after takeoff, during initial climb, the aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the sea approximately 275 meters from the shore. The aircraft was destroyed, and both occupants were killed.
Investigation
The investigation determined that the crew had decided to take off with only one engine running. During the initial climb, the crew inadvertently stopped the second engine for reasons that could not be established. This sequence of events led to the uncontrolled descent.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was that the crew decided to take off with only one engine running. During initial climb, the crew inadvertently stopped the second engine for unknown reasons, causing the aircraft to enter an uncontrolled descent.