No fatalities

Aircraft fire following landing at Rock Sound Airport (N50S)

Rock Sound, BahamasLanding (descent or approach)

On April 20, 1972, a De Havilland DH.104 Dove (registration N50S) operated by Trans Island Airways - Bahamas was involved in an aviation accident near Rock Sound, Bahamas during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft caught fire and was destroyed after completing its landing at Rock Sound Airport, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

Following the completion of its landing sequence at Rock Sound Airport, a twin engine aircraft became involved in an intense fire. The incident occurred as the aircraft came to a stop on the airfield, where it was subsequently consumed by flames.

Despite the severity of the post-landing fire, there were no injuries reported among any occupants. However, the intensity of the blaze resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

While the specific origin of the fire was not detailed, the incident concluded with the complete loss of the aircraft due to the post-landing fire.