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Aircraft Accident at George Town Airport, Exuma (N4567L)

George Town, BahamasTakeoff (climb)

On July 22, 1982, a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I (registration N4567L) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near George Town, Bahamas during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during takeoff due to an apparent cylinder failure. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a takeoff roll from George Town Airport, Exuma, an aircraft suffered an engine failure, veered off the runway, and was damaged beyond repair. No casualties were reported.

Incident Overview and Outcome During the takeoff roll from George Town Airport, Exuma, one of the aircraft's engines failed. Following the engine failure, control of the airplane was lost, causing it to veer off the runway and come to rest. The incident resulted in no casualties, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as an engine failure during takeoff, which was attributed to an apparent cylinder failure. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jul 1982 Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident near George Town, Bahamas?

During a takeoff roll from George Town Airport, Exuma, an aircraft suffered an engine failure, veered off the runway, and was damaged beyond repair. No casualties were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jul 1982 Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jul 1982 involved a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I, registration N4567L, operated by Private United States of America, at George Town, Bahamas.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure during takeoff due to an apparent cylinder failure.

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