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Aircraft Ditched Off Andros Town After Dual Engine Failure (N150A)

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On April 6, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration N150A) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Andros Town, Bahamas in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Forced landing off airport on water following engine failure/flameout on both engines. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft en route from Haiti to Florida ditched off Andros Town after both engines failed. The plane came to rest in shallow water, and all seven occupants evacuated safely.

Incident Overview An aircraft traveling from Haiti to Florida encountered engine problems while cruising along Andros Island. The crew was forced to ditch the aircraft off Andros Town. The airplane came to rest in shallow waters, and all seven occupants were evacuated safely. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a forced landing off airport on water following engine failure or flameout on both engines. ## Outcome No injuries were reported, and all occupants were safely evacuated from the aircraft after it came to rest in shallow water off Andros Town.

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