What happened
While performing a takeoff roll from the George Town Airport in Exuma, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power following the failure of one of its engines. This mechanical malfunction led to a loss of directional control, causing the plane to veer off the runway surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after exiting the paved area.
Despite the impact and the subsequent damage sustained by the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. However, the structural damage to the aircraft was severe enough that it was determined to be a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the incident identified that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the takeoff phase. The malfunction was attributed to an apparent failure of a cylinder within the engine assembly.