On November 15, 1980, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N355BY) operated by BWI Leasing was involved in an aviation accident near Norman's Cay, Bahamas during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During touch-and-go landings at Norman's Cay Airport, Bahamas, a pilot executed a go-around after touching down short, but the aircraft struck an earthen berm, losing the left landing gear and contacting the runway with propeller blades before settling in shallow water.
Incident Overview
An aircraft arriving at Norman's Cay Airport in the Bahamas was engaged in touch-and-go landing exercises. During one approach, the aircraft touched down short of the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft struck an earthen berm, tearing the left landing gear from its housing. The No. 1 propeller blades then made contact with the runway surface. The aircraft subsequently banked to the left and failed to gain significant altitude. It cleared the runway and came to rest in shallow water.
Wreckage Location
The wreck remains present off Norman's Cay as of the reporting date.
Investigation
No probable cause has been stated in the source material. Further details are not specified.
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