On December 14, 2010, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N38L) operated by Monarch Air Group was involved in an aviation accident near Nassau-Lynden Pindling, Bahamas during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed into the sea during an approach amidst inclement weather caused by a cold front. 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 crashed into the ocean near Nassau-Lynden Pindling Airport during an approach in adverse weather.
What happened
During an approach to runway 27 at Nassau-Lynden Pindling Airport, a twin engine aircraft went down in the ocean a short distance from the coast. The incident occurred while the flight was navigating through difficult weather conditions characterized by an incoming cold front. Following the impact, pieces of wreckage were spotted drifting in the water to the north of Nassau.
Findings
The accident took place during the approach phase of flight.
Poor weather conditions involving a cold front were present at the time of the crash.
The crash resulted in two fatalities, as both pilots on board the aircraft were killed.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed into the sea during an approach amidst inclement weather caused by a cold front.