Engine failure leads to ditching near Andros Island

No fatalities • Andros Town, Bahamas • Flight

A flight traveling from Haiti to Florida was forced to land in the ocean near Andros Town after experiencing significant power loss.

What happened

A flight operating between Haiti and Florida experienced a critical emergency while cruising near Andros Island. During the transit, the crew encountered severe issues with the aircraft's engines, which necessitated an immediate departure from their planned route.

As the situation progressed, the crew performed a ditching maneuver in the waters off Andros Town. The aircraft type came to rest in relatively shallow water following the impact. Despite the emergency nature of the landing, all seven occupants were successfully evacuated from the plane without any reported injuries or fatalities.

Findings

The investigation into the incident determined that the primary reason for the forced water landing was a dual engine failure, specifically characterized by an engine flameout on both powerplants during the cruise phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a simultaneous flameout of both engines during cruise flight, necessitating an emergency ditching.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-04-06 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Andros Town, Bahamas?

A flight traveling from Haiti to Florida was forced to land in the ocean near Andros Town after experiencing significant power loss.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-04-06 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-04-06 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration N150A, operated by Private United States of America, at Andros Town, Bahamas.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft suffered a simultaneous flameout of both engines during cruise flight, necessitating an emergency ditching.

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