On March 25, 1994, a Cessna 402 (registration N7929Q) operated by South Florida Truck Sales was involved in an aviation accident near Arthur's Town, Bahamas during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost control during a night visual approach, leading to a crash short of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway during a night approach to Arthur's Town Airport, resulting in serious injuries.
What happened
During a nighttime visual approach to Arthur's Town Airport, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The aircraft descended short of the runway and impacted the ground, subsequently catching fire upon impact. The wreckage of the plane was completely destroyed in the resulting blaze.
There were two occupants on board the aircraft at the time of the accident. Both individuals sustained serious injuries during the crash sequence.
Findings
The investigation into the incident noted that the aircraft went out of control while performing its approach in low-light conditions. The primary factor in the destruction of the airframe was the post-impact fire.
Probable cause
The aircraft lost control during a night visual approach, leading to a crash short of the runway.
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