Single-engine aircraft crash during final approach

1 fatality • Saint-Barthélemy-Rémy de Haenen (Saint-Jean-Gustave III), Saint-Barthélemy • Landing (descent or approach)

A solo pilot was killed when their aircraft crashed into rocks near a beach following an encounter with heavy crosswinds.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight, the pilot of the aircraft encountered significant crosswind conditions. These environmental factors led to a loss of control over the plane. The aircraft subsequently impacted a rocky area situated close to a beach.

As a result of the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There was only one person on board at the time of the accident, and the pilot sustained fatal injuries during the crash.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the loss of control was the presence of strong crosswinds during the approach to the landing site.

Probable cause

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to intense crosswinds encountered while on final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-12-27 Cessna 402 accident near Saint-Barthélemy-Rémy de Haenen (Saint-Jean-Gustave III), Saint-Barthélemy?

A solo pilot was killed when their aircraft crashed into rocks near a beach following an encounter with heavy crosswinds.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-12-27 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-12-27 involved a Cessna 402, registration N8209Q, operated by Niemeyer Aviation, at Saint-Barthélemy-Rémy de Haenen (Saint-Jean-Gustave III), Saint-Barthélemy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost control of the aircraft due to intense crosswinds encountered while on final approach.

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