1 fatality

1979-04-02: Beechcraft E18 (N4442) — Bush Aviation — Bahamas, Bahamas

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On April 2, 1979, a Beechcraft E18 (registration N4442) operated by Bush Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Bahamas, Bahamas in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences as the wreckage was not found, it was not possible to determine a probable cause of the accident. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781225413Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft en route from Fort Lauderdale to Cat Island crashed into the sea off the Bahamas. Search and rescue operations were suspended days later without locating the aircraft or pilot.

Accident

A twin-engine airplane was conducting a flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Cat Island in the Bahamas when it crashed into the sea under unknown circumstances. The accident occurred while the aircraft was at cruising altitude. No further details about the flight or the pilot have been released.

Search and Rescue

Search and rescue (SAR) operations were initiated following the loss of contact with the aircraft. However, after several days of searching, the efforts were suspended. No trace of the aircraft or the pilot was found during the operation. The suspension of the search was announced by authorities.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident could not determine a probable cause. The official findings state that due to the lack of evidence—specifically because the wreckage was not located—it was not possible to ascertain what led to the crash. The case remains open without resolution.