Aircraft ditching off San Andros following engine issues

No fatalities • San Andros, Bahamas • Flight

An aircraft was lost at sea near San Andros after the crew attempted an emergency ditching due to mechanical difficulties.

What happened

During the cruise phase of flight, the crew experienced technical complications involving one of the engines. In response to these engine problems, the decision was made to descend to a lower altitude. The crew subsequently performed an emergency ditching in the waters off San Andros.

While the aircraft itself was lost during the incident, both members of the crew were successfully rescued from the scene. No injuries or fatalities were reported among the personnel involved in the ditching.

Findings

Investigations into the event focused on the mechanical failure that prompted the emergency descent. The primary factor contributing to the loss of the aircraft was an engine failure for which the specific underlying cause remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The engine failed for reasons that have not yet been identified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-09-28 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near San Andros, Bahamas?

An aircraft was lost at sea near San Andros after the crew attempted an emergency ditching due to mechanical difficulties.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-09-28 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-09-28 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration N10624, operated by Miami Air Lease, at San Andros, Bahamas.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failed for reasons that have not yet been identified.

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