Fatal aircraft accident during final approach

1 fatality • Nassau-Lynden Pindling, Bahamas • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area short of the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight, a twin engine airplane descended below the required altitude and impacted a line of trees. The impact occurred within a wooded region situated just before the runway threshold.

As a result of the collision with the vegetation, the aircraft came to rest in the forested area. The accident resulted in one fatality among the passengers on board. Additionally, the crash caused injuries to seven occupants who were traveling on the aircraft at the time of the impact.

Findings

  • The aircraft was positioned too low relative to the terrain during its approach to the runway.
  • The sequence of events concluded with the plane striking trees prior to reaching the landing strip.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck trees short of the runway because it was flying at an insufficient altitude during its final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-10-11 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Nassau-Lynden Pindling, Bahamas?

A twin-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area short of the runway threshold during its final approach, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-10-11 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-10-11 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration N851JA, operated by Trans Island Airways - Bahamas, at Nassau-Lynden Pindling, Bahamas.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck trees short of the runway because it was flying at an insufficient altitude during its final approach.

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