2 fatalities

Aircraft crash near Union Island resulting in two fatalities (J6-SLW)

Union Island, Saint Vincent and GrenadinesLanding (descent or approach)

On July 12, 1990, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration J6-SLW) operated by Eagle Air Services - Saint Lucia was involved in an aviation accident near Union Island, Saint Vincent and Grenadines during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall during its approach due to insufficient airspeed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the sea during its approach to Union Island, causing the deaths of both people on board.

What happened

During a flight originating from Castries-Vigie Airport, a twin engine aircraft was performing an approach toward Union Island. During this final phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of lift and entered a stall, subsequently impacting the ocean.

There were two fatalities resulting from the accident, as both occupants on board the aircraft perished in the crash.

Findings

Official investigations into the accident concluded that the primary reason for the crash was that the aircraft speed was too low, which led to the aerodynamic stall during the approach sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during its approach due to insufficient airspeed.