Aircraft crash in the Caribbean Sea near Bequia Island

1 fatality • Bequia Island, Saint Vincent and Grenadines • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared during an ambulance flight between Kingstown and Canouan, resulting in a crash at sea.

What happened

During an emergency medical transport mission, a twin-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean near Bequia Island. The flight originated from Kingstown-E. T. Joshua Airport and was destined for Canouan. While the aircraft was in the cruise phase of its journey, it experienced an uncontrolled descent into the water.

Following the disappearance, search efforts located various pieces of wreckage in the sea the day after the incident. Despite the recovery of debris, there was no trace of the pilot found at the scene. The incident resulted in one fatality.

Findings

No official investigation results regarding the specific mechanical or environmental triggers of the descent were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-08-05 Cessna 402 accident near Bequia Island, Saint Vincent and Grenadines?

A twin-engine aircraft disappeared during an ambulance flight between Kingstown and Canouan, resulting in a crash at sea.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-08-05 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-08-05 involved a Cessna 402, registration J8-SXY, operated by SVG Air - Saint Vincent & Grenadines Air, at Bequia Island, Saint Vincent and Grenadines.

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