Emergency ditching near Salt Cay

No fatalities • Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands • Flight

A pilot was forced to perform an emergency water landing near Salt Cay, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.

What happened

During a flight in the vicinity of Salt Cay, the pilot encountered circumstances that necessitated an emergency procedure. While operating the aircraft, the pilot was compelled to execute an unplanned landing on the surface of the ocean.

Following the ditching, the aircraft settled into shallow waters. The impact and subsequent submersion resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the incident, the pilot was successfully rescued from the scene.

Findings

  • The aircraft was lost due to the damage sustained during the water landing.
  • The incident concluded with the pilot being safely recovered from the offshore location.

Probable cause

The pilot was forced to ditch the aircraft in shallow water due to an unspecified emergency during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-07-24 Cessna 401 accident near Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands?

A pilot was forced to perform an emergency water landing near Salt Cay, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-07-24 Cessna 401 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-07-24 involved a Cessna 401, registration VQ-TLG, operated by Private Turks and Caicos, at Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot was forced to ditch the aircraft in shallow water due to an unspecified emergency during flight.

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