What happened
During the early stages of flight following departure from Belize City-Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. While performing its initial climb, the plane departed from its intended flight path and descended into the sea. The aircraft eventually came to rest in an inverted position within shallow water.
Despite the impact, all 14 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The aircraft was in the initial climb phase at the time of the accident.
- The impact occurred in shallow seawater.
- The aircraft was destroyed beyond repair.