Accident Details
On September 29, 2000, at 1600 hours local time, a Cessna 340, registration N130DR, was destroyed when it impacted the water in Nadi Bay. The impact occurred approximately 1,500 feet short of the threshold of runway 09 at Nadi International Airport in the Republic of the Fiji Islands. The commercial pilot, a citizen of the United States and the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Aircraft and Flight Information
The aircraft was operated by Benchmark Aviation under 14 CFR Part 91 as a ferry flight. The flight departed from Magenta Airport, New Caledonia (NWWM) at 1200 local time. The accident occurred while the aircraft was on approach to Nadi International Airport.
Aftermath
The aircraft was destroyed by the impact with the water. No other persons or property were involved. The pilot was the only person on board and survived with minor injuries.